Galaxy Note Edge on T-Mobile getting updated to Android 5.0
T-Mobile has been on a roll with software updates lately. The carrier version of the Galaxy Note Edge is now officially seeing the Lollipop update OTA from T-Mobile, bringing a few features and the revamped Android software that Google introduced last year.
Unfortunately, it’s only 5.0, and not 5.1, but that’s still better than KitKat. You’ll need about 3 GB of space free for the update, but hopefully you haven’t crammed enough stuff onto your 32 GB device for that to be a problem.
source: T-Mobile
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Daily Roundup: Building Windows 10, killing net neutrality and more.
Get caught up on all the stories you might’ve missed this weekend in today’s edition of the Daily Roundup. Today, we look at how Microsoft is making Windows 10 an exciting upgrade. Meanwhile, US telecoms are still trying to kill net neutrality through some dirty tricks and Microsoft will start making high end Windows phones again. Get the scoop on these stories and more past the break.
Build 2015: With Windows 10, Microsoft is no longer a follower
Referencing former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s infamous “developers!” chant is practically a cliché nowadays, but it felt like the silent refrain throughout the company’s entire Build conference this week. In the run-up to Windows 10, Microsoft wants developers. It needs developers. And it will do whatever it takes to get them – even going so far as to allow devs to recompile their Android and iOS apps without much fuss. None of this seemed possible from Microsoft years ago, when simply owning the dominant desktop platform was enough. But now with mobile devices and the cloud in play, Microsoft needs to evolve.
US telecoms try to kill net neutrality by blocking key rules
The big US telecoms are trying every trick in the book to kill net neutrality, and that includes some very specific tactics. AT&T, CenturyLink and multiple industry groups have sent filings to the FCC asking it to block specific procedures, not the neutrality rules themselves. They want to stop the Commission from both reclassifying the internet as a utility and implementing a standard that prevents providers from “unreasonably interfering” with your internet access.
Microsoft is reportedly making high-end Windows phones again
One of the biggest gripes among Windows phone devotees is a lack of high-powered devices as of late. How are you supposed to be a hardcore fan when most of the lineup is downright basic? At last, though, Microsoft appears to be catering to that need for speed.
Microsoft Office 2016 Public Preview is now available
Office 2016 may still be getting the finish touches in Redmond, but Microsoft is opening up its productivity suite for public preview. If you’ll recall, some apps were included in previous releases of the Windows 10 Technical Preview and made available for both IT folks and devs. As of today, though, regular folks can get an early look and offer feedback on all the new stuff – including those redesigned universal apps. This means that you’ll gain access to OneDrive attachments in Outlook, real-time co-authoring and retooled applications that learn how you work to lend a hand.
‘League of Legends’ doc chronicles America’s eSports underdogs
Patrick Creadon wants to tell you about what he thinks is competitive gaming’s Miracle on Ice moment. And to do so, he’s employing the tool he knows best: a movie camera. Whereas before, the film director has focused on the national debt with I.O.U.S.A. or the (sometimes famous) people who love crossword puzzles in Wordplay, his latest project, All Work All Play, tackles the world of eSports.
HTC’s plastic M9+ variant will be a compelling flagship
HTC’s all about its One M9 in the West, but we know many of our readers would rather have the slightly bigger and more powerful M9+. While chances of the latter device escaping Asia are slim, a mysterious plastic variant dubbed “M9e” brings us new hope, courtesy of China’s TENAA certification database. With the exception of the missing Duo Camera, this model shares the same face plus specs with the M9+: 5.2-inch Quad HD display, 2.2GHz octa-core processor (likely MediaTek’s), 3GB of RAM, 20-megapixel main camera (with dual-tone flash), UltraPixel front imager, microSD card expansion and fingerprint reader.
Tesla starts selling used electric cars on the web
Tesla is a big fan of selling electric cars directly to the public (much to dealers’ chagrin), and it’s now doing the same for used vehicles. The automaker has opened an online pre-owned store where you can buy someone’s former Model S at a relative discount. You’re limited to shopping in a handful of cities in the US and Canada, but the cars come with a 4-year, 50,000-mile warranty to assuage fears that you’ve bought a lemon.
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Third-Party Apple Watch Bands May Be Coming Soon Following Launch of New Guidelines
Apple today debuted a new developer site (via Macotakara) titled “Creating Bands for Apple Watch”, which includes band design guidelines for third-party companies looking to make bands for the Apple Watch. The design guidelines include requirements for the bands to achieve Apple certification in the new Made for Apple Watch program, which is similar to the already established Made for iPhone program.
Apple Watch bands are easily changed with simple release buttons and lugs that secure the band to the Apple Watch case. When creating your custom bands, refer to the band design guidelines and lug profile. Apple Watch lugs will be available soon through the Made for Apple Watch program.
Firstly, the bands must integrate with the two lugs that mate with the Apple Watch Band Interface. They also should not integrate magnetic chargers and the lug latch must never be jammed while in an extended position. Bands also cannot prevent a user’s skin from maintaining direct contact with the Watch’s heart rate sensors or general back area. The band themselves must also compensate for any potential shifting or dimensional changes in material.
Apple also has recommendations for the materials that lugs and lug latches should be made of, with the lugs being made out of a specific silicone, nylon or stainless steel while lug latches are recommended to be made out of either nylon or stainless steel. Other requirements for band materials include compliance with applicable environmental regulations in regions where bands are intended to be sold.
Finally, Apple has physical requirements for what the bands for Apple Watch are not allowed to do, which include not obstructing Apple Watch hardware items like the mic or speaker, the charging pad, the antenna, and the heart rate sensors. They also cannot extend beyond the sensor windows, cover the glass or interfere with the Digital Crown or Force Touch.
While the Apple Watch only launched a little over a week ago and many early adopters have yet to receive their new devices, interest in third-party bands has been growing, with some using parts from the Classic Buckle to make their own custom bands. The guidelines for the Made for Apple Watch program are now available, and it’s likely the first official third-party bands could be seen in the coming months.
New Humble Mobile Bundle brings you Monument Valley Joe Danger and others at unbeatable prices
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The Humble Mobile Bundle is a sure-fire way to grab some great titles at a really steep discount all while supporting developers and charity. The most recent Humble Mobile Bundle, which is number 12 for those of you keeping track at home, brings along the usual great titles for a super cheap price, mixed with a few more even greater titles if you beat the current average. At the time of writing this average donation is sitting at $3.86. Anything less than $3.86 will net you The Last Express, Spaceteam (Premium) and Tilt to Live: 2 Redonkulous.
If you shell out just a bit more you will also get your hands on Monument Valley, Blek, Joe Danger and whatever else the Humble Bundle crew has in store later on in the bundle. If you consider that Monument Valley alone is $3.99 on the Play Store, you are already able to see the benefit of the package. That title alone is worth tossing $4 at the developers and a charity. So grab your debit/credit card and get over to the Humble Mobile Bundle 12 promo and pick them up now.
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Grab six great Android games from the latest Humble Bundle
The latest Humble Bundle for Android is officially live, and there are several fantastic games supporting it. You’ll be able to pay whatever you’d like for access to The Last Express, Spaceteam, and Tilt to Live 2, with the option to adjust how much of your purchase price gets donated to the developers, Humble, and charity.
If you pay more than the average, which is currently sitting at $3.85, you’ll also get Monument Valley, Blek, Joe Danger. Definitely not a bad deal considering the price of some of those games by themselves. Paying more than the average also locks you into access to whatever games get added to this bundle later, and knowing the typical Humble Bundle, they’re probably going to add some great stuff.
Hit the link below to put your order in.
source: Humble Bundle
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Android distribution numbers show Lollipop nearly breaking the 10% barrier
The latest Android distribution numbers for the month are in, and it looks like Lollipop has taken a massive jump thanks to the release of some high profile devices running 5.0 right out of the box. Android 5.0 captured 9% of the market share, although Android 5.1 only snagged 0.7%, a side effect of how many phones shipped with older software over the past month.
KitKat and Jelly Bean are still pretty dominant, with 4.4 making up 39.8% of Android devices and the multitude of Jelly Bean versions capturing a similar 39.2%. These numbers are down only a few percentage points from last month.
Ice Cream Sandwich accounted for just a little over 5% of devices, getting beaten out by Gingerbread’s 5.7% of the market. Apparently, there are still quite a few people refusing to give up their Gingerbread devices.
On the bright side, at least Froyo is almost gone.
source: Android Developers
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[Deal] Motorola cutting $225 off the price of the 2014 Moto X tomorrow
This deal on the 2014 Moto X is going to be tough to pass up if you’re in the market for a new phone. Motorola is offering the 32 GB Moto X for just $350, with the 64 GB model running an extra $25. Less than $400 nets you an extremely capable device that’s barely under a year old and can still compete with the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S 5 and HTC’s One M8.
The deal starts tomorrow and only lasts for one day, so be ready to jump on it if you want one. You’ll still get all of the customization options through MotoMaker that Motorola normally offers, so if you’ve ever needed an excuse to test out customizing your device, this is as good a time as any.
source: Motorola
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 rumored to arrive in June
There is little denying that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S set new standards for Samsung’s tablet line-up. With the best display they had ever put onto a tablet and coming with features that debuted on the Galaxy S5, such as Ultra Power Saving Mode, Samsung had put out a direct competitor to Apple’s iPad, while making it thinner and lighter as well. It was a great tablet and the start of something awesome. And now Samsung is ready to do it again.
Rumors have been surfacing for a while concerning Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S2 and according to Sammobile, the new line-up will be announced in June. Based on prior rumors, the Tab S2 is said to feature a 64-bit Exynos processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB on-board storage, a microSD card, and two different display sizes, 8 or 9.7-inches.
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It is unknown if the tablet will support wireless charging and some of the other goodies from the Galaxy S6, but with any luck, we will see Samsung’s stripped down version of Touchwiz. As for design, the Samsung tablet is expected to offer a metallic frame and an even thinner design than last year’s model.
Of course none of this is set in stone, so we’d take the entire rumor with a grain of salt for now. What do you think, excited for a next-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab S2? What kind of specs are you hoping to see?
NYT: New Apple TV will get a new, bigger remote
Tired of losing your Apple TV’s slim remote in the couch cushions? The New York Times reports that an updated version of the device will finally get a redesigned remote. The new control is described as being thicker, while also adding a touchpad for scrolling around, adding up to a size that’s similar to the remote Amazon ships with its Echo wireless speaker. The Apple TV remote achieves the goal of stripping out everything it can for a minimalist design — that’s a launch unit from 2007 pictured above, you can take a peek at the current model after the break — but with the number of apps and options available, it could probably use another button or two. Rumors have indicated the new model will arrive during Apple’s WWDC event packing an app store and internet TV subscription packages, which probably also plays into any design changes.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Apple
Source: New York Times
PlayStation Now’s game streaming subscription hits PS3
It was easy to scoff at Sony when the electronics giant said it had a 10 year plan for the PlayStation 3, but here we are almost a decade later and it’s still supporting the console. Case in point: the firm’s announced that it’s bringing subscriptions for the PlayStation Now game-streaming service to Blu-ray’s trojan horse. It all starts on May 12th, and beyond that a handful of new games are hitting the service too. They include F1 2014 , Farming Simulator and the ever-so-charming Fat Princess (that’s an awful lot of “F” games now that I think about it), bringing total number of streaming titles to around 100.
Sony says that subscriptions are coming to even more devices too. So, at this point is $20 a month to stream an “unlimited” amount of games on an additional platform enough for you to pull the trigger? If not, what would it take? Let us know in the comments.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD, Sony
Source: PlayStation Blog
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