Samsung starts rolling out Android 5.0.1 update for the Galaxy Note 4 LTE in India
Samsung has just begun pushing out the much-anticipated Android 5.0.1 update to all LTE variants of the Note 4 located in India. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade transports the latest build of Lollipop to the handset, as well as a multitude of bug fixes and stability improvements.
All the changes you’d expect to find are bundled into this upgrade, including support for multiple accounts, improved notifications, a smoother multitasking experience and the recently-announced Material Design guidelines.
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. Alternatively, you can sideload on the software onto your device by downloading it here.
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Samsung working on camera improvements for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge
Yesterday TalkAndroid posted some camera shootout results comparing the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the LG G4. While both cameras are able to produce excellent images that are nearly indistinguishable, one of the takeaways was that the LG G4 had more features and flexibility available to users willing to dig into the camera settings. This is because LG decided to enable more features that Google makes available in Lollipop like support for Raw images and specific camera settings like ISO or shutter speed. Sources say Samsung may be working to narrow the gap by adding new features to their camera app as part of an update to Lollipop 5.1.1.
The update appears to be something Samsung is scrambling to include at the last minute, possibly in response to the features LG is delivering on the G4. T-Mobile recently pushed out an unfinished version of Lollipop 5.1.1 to owners of the Galaxy devices on their network and others have early versions of the 5.1.1 ROM for testing and review and the new camera app features are not present in any of these versions.
Sources have not provided any details on exactly what features or updates Samsung plans to add in the final Lollipop 5.1.1 update, but some expect the company to go ahead and enable the full Google camera API. Sources also indicate the new features should be delivered on devices codenamed Samsung Zen and Samsung Noble, the latter of which is suspected to be the Galaxy Note 5.
source: SamMobile
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T-Mobile temps Verizon customers with 2-week trials
T-Mobile on Tuesday kicked of its Never Settle Trial, a program designed specifically to lure away Verizon customers. T-Mobile will let existing Verizon subscribers test out its network and services over a period of two weeks with no obligations or commitments.
“With T-Mobile, you don’t have to settle for trickery, gimmicks and carrier BS the way you do with Verizon. I’m so confident in our kick-ass network experience that we’re footing the bill so Verizon customers can give T-Mobile a try.“
It’s worth noting that the trial program requires the customer to port its number to T-Mobile and that they must surrender their old phone in the meanwhile. If, at the end of the two weeks they wish to return to Verizon they will port out the phone number and return the device. What’s more, T-Mobile will also pay for any fees incurred in starting service back up.
On the other hand, should the customer wish to stick with T-Mobile, it will pay off any remaining balances on the device as well as any early termination fees.
Interested parties can sign up for the Never Settle Trial program between May 13 and May 31, 2015.
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U.S. Cellular adds LG Logos to prepaid lineup
Customers can score Lollipop on a budget and without commitment
U.S. Cellular yesterday added another Android smartphone, the LG Logos to its prepaid lineup. Available immediately, the $99 handset runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and features a 4.7-inch HD display.
Other specifications include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera, and a 2100mAh battery. The phone also offers 4G LTE support as well as Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen protection. In terms of software, the Logos features custom LG apps and tweaks such as Gesture Shot and Glance View.
U.S. Cellular’s Simple Connect Prepaid range from $45 (1GB data) to $65 (4GB data) per month.
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Last chance to get 3 years of VPN Unlimited for $19
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With this 3-year premium plan you’ll have access to worry-free browsing, unlimited bandwidth, and the ability to unlock territory-restricted content by choosing a server from the country of your preference. Some users have found that, through bypassing their ISP’s restrictions, they’ve even increased their transfer speeds.
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Get ready for your Facebook friends to tell you they voted
The UK’s General Election is this Thursday, and if marking a cross next to your preferred MP fills you with pride, Facebook will soon make it easier to tell your friends and family. The company is introducing a special “I’m a Voter” button at the top of Brits’ News Feeds, prompting you to write a status update that explains you’ve been to the polling station. The feature has been used for the last three US elections and the Scottish referendum — not only does it publicise your own vote, but it could also nudge other people that have forgotten the date or been debating whether to vote at all. Channel 4, meanwhile, has already pledged to suspend its regular programming on E4 in order to encourage young people to vote. Neither company can force you to take part, but it’s hoped these sorts of initiatives will improve voter turnout and create a more representative election.
Filed under: Facebook
Via: Mashable
‘Goat Simulator’ is getting a ridiculous zombie survival add-on
Goat Simulator‘s offbeat, knowingly glitchy gameplay is about to invade yet another genre: zombie survival. Meet GoatZ, a not-so-subtle jab at DayZ and other titles where you spend as much time scrounging for supplies as you do fighting off the undead. Coffee Stain Studios’ add-on is just as nuts as you’d expect (pink crossbows, anyone?), and is almost too on-point with its send-ups. It has “as many bugs” as other survival titles, and there’s a “completely realistic” mode where you eat every few minutes — because that’s what you do in these sorts of games, isn’t it? If that sounds at once hilarious and all too familiar, you’ll be glad to hear that GoatZ will be available for $5 on Steam as of May 7th, with mobile versions also on the way.
Filed under: Gaming
Via: Eurogamer
Source: Coffee Stain Studios (YouTube)
Sony’s sold two million PS4s in the UK
Although Sony’s other businesses aren’t faring too well, its entertainment division is helping keep the company’s head above water. This is thanks, in part, to the success of the PlayStation 4, which continues to outstrip sales of the Xbox One and further compound Microsoft’s console misery. With 22.3 million worldwide sales now in the bag, Sony has provided an update on how well the PlayStation 4 is getting on in the UK, announcing that it’s now shifted more than two million units. According to Sony, the console reached the milestone over the past weekend, keeping it ahead of the super successful PlayStation 2. Those sales have also helped make it the best-selling domestic games console for 2015 so far. While it took 42 weeks for the PS4 to reach one million sales, it only took a further 35 weeks for Sony to double that tally. Something tells us that the console price wars are definitely influencing buyers, but exclusive games like Bloodbourne are doing their bit too.
We’ve just hit 2 million PS4s sold! Thank you to all the players who’ve helped us get here, from @PlayStationUK. pic.twitter.com/a6HzewoQct
– PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) May 5, 2015
Source: MCV
Engadget giveaway: win a gaming headset and sound bar courtesy of Polk!
This week’s giveaway goes out to all the Xbox One owners out there (and even future adopters). Polk Audio collaborated with Microsoft to fine tune some of its gaming-centric gear and we’ve got a set of prize packages for a few lucky Engadget readers. First off, we have the Striker ZX headset, which offers wireless connectivity for Xbox owners and an omni-directional boom mic for in-game chats or phone calls. Also, when the coast is clear, you’ll be able to fire up Polk’s N1 Gaming SurroundBar for open-air audio immersion. The company worked alongside designers from Halo and Forza to provide optimized sound experiences for the games in addition to its Music and Cinema settings. You can also connect to the sound bar with your Bluetooth devices and aptX support is on the menu. It has its own Sub Bass tech, but if you’re a glutton for punishment, you can add your own subwoofer to the mix, too. It’s a trifecta this week, with three pairs of speakers and headsets ready to ship out to a trio of lucky winners. All you need to do is head to the Rafflecopter widget for up to three chances at winning!
- Entries are handled through the Rafflecopter widget above. Comments are no longer accepted as valid methods of entry. You may enter without any obligation to social media accounts, though we may offer them as opportunities for extra entries. Your email address is required so we can get in touch with you if you win, but it will not be given to third parties.
- Contest is open to all residents of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec), 18 or older! Sorry, we don’t make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so direct your anger at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
- Winners will be chosen randomly. Three (3) winners will each receive one (1) Polk Striker ZX Xbox One gaming headset and one (1) Polk N1 Gaming SurroundBar/sound bar.
- If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of being contacted. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen. Make sure that the account you use to enter the contest includes your real name and a contact email or Facebook login. We do not track any of this information for marketing or third-party purposes.
- This unit is purely for promotional giveaway. Engadget and AOL are not held liable to honor warranties, exchanges or customer service.
- The full list of rules, in all its legalese glory, can be found here.
- Entries can be submitted until May 6th at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
Filed under: Announcements, Gaming
Former Pixar developer builds a plug-and-play hobbyist board
You won’t know Erin Tomson by name, but she’s one of the minds that helped build the tools that Pixar uses to make its movies. Now, the developer has left the studio to found Modulo Labs, a startup that wants to take the intimidation factor out of maker projects. Modulo is, in essence, a set of pre-made circuit boards that work with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, letting you build devices to your whims without a lot of messy soldering.
The list of accessories is, so far, quite short, but includes a joystick, a motor driver and a color OLED display. Up to four can be slid into a base, and the bases can be daisy-chained together should you need extra capacity. If you’re struggling to work out what you’d use the hardware for, Thomson has cooked up a few useful examples. For instance, she uses Modulo to bridge the gap between a Raspberry Pi and her sprinkler system, to run a fish feeding robot and the kit can even help brew the perfect cup of tea.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modulo/modulo-a-simple-modular-solution-for-building-elec/widget/video.html
Of course, for Modulo to succeed, it’ll require your patronage, which is why Tomson has taken to Kickstarter to raise some cash. If the company can raise a very modest $10,000, then backers should see their rewards arriving just in time for the holidays. If you’re interested in taking part, you can pick up a bare-bones kit for just $59, while deeper-pocketed tinkerers can get a huge set of Modulo parts for $899.
Filed under: Misc
Source: Modulo
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