May

Two Nexus smartphones in 2015, rumours say, and no tablets on the horizon

We’ve been hearing conflicting rumours in the past few weeks regarding which manufacturer could be making Nexus smartphones this year. Huawei and LG are the two front runners, however, a rumour today has perhaps made the discussion a little easier – according to said rumour, there will be two Nexus smartphones in 2015 due out around October, one from Huawei, and one from LG. Now wasn’t that easy?

These devices are allegedly codenamed the LG “Angler” and Huawei “Bullhead“, and I’m sure we’re all hoping these devices don’t take inspiration from their namesake because both those fish are hideous. Joking aside, the LG device is expected to be a 5.2-inch device with a Snapdragon 808 processor and 2,700mAh battery and the Huawei a 5.7-inch device with Snapdragon 810 and 3,500mAh battery, which fits in with previous rumours which say that the Huawei device will be based on the yet-to-be-announced Ascend Mate 8. Another point worth noting from this rumours is that there will be no tablet to replace the Nexus 9 this year.

What do you think about having two Nexus smartphones in 2015? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: Android Police via TalkAndroid

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May

Two Nexus phones in 2015, but no Nexus tablet according to rumor

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As Google I/O draws near, just two days away now, the rumor and expectation mills are churning at full force. The latest expectation is that Google will bring two new Nexus phones to market this year, but no new tablet is on the immediate horizon.

These rumors sound fairly plausible, we have already heard that Huawei is building a Nexus phone, a 5.7-inch monster with code name Bullhead. I’ll leave you with the previous coverage for more details, but we expect to see the device later in the fall with the Snapdragon 810 SoC and a nice big 3,500mAh battery.

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The new phone rumor is for another LG built Nexus device. Clocking in with a 5.2-inch display, the LG Angler looks like it may be fairly similar to the LG G4 with the Snapdragon 808 SoC. Speculation is early on this one though, specs are bound to change, and many components have not been chosen yet. With the general idea being that this LG phone is the proper successor to the Nexus 5, we do not expect top rung specs, just an overall solid experience.

Finally, do you like your Nexus 7 or Nexus 9? I hope so, since you may be stuck with it for another year before another Nexus tablet is introduced. We can always hope for a surprise, but at this point, there are no Nexus tablets in the rumor mill. Although the Nexus 7 has been removed from the Google Store, the Nexus 9 is still up for sale, offering you a solid Android tablet experience and the latest version of the Android OS (finally.)

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I think I’ve mentioned this, these are purely rumor at this stage. We can’t help but send you over to Android Police where this new rumor of an LG Nexus phone comes from.

Stay tuned for more to come, we will be on the ground at Google I/O 2015, May 28-29, that’s Thursday and Friday in San Francisco. We hope you are as excited as we are to see the next chapters in the history of Nexus.

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What do you think about a new smaller form factor Nexus phone? Is a 5.2-inch display the right size for you?

May

All of Logitech’s hub-based Harmony remotes now control your home

You no longer have to be quite so picky about which of Logitech’s Harmony remotes you use to control your smart home. The company is trotting out an update that gives the Harmony Ultimate Hub the same home automation support as the Home Hub. Once you’ve upgraded, you can use the Harmony Ultimate, Smart Control or Smart Keyboard to flick on the lights or change the temperature without leaving the couch. You’ll need to own all those connected devices for this software to make a difference — it’s not a free update in the strictest sense, then — but it’s nice to know that your home theater remote is suddenly that much more powerful.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, Household, HD

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Source: Logitech

May

The Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man edition has landed, check out the unboxing video

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After a brief teasing, the Iron Man edition of the Galaxy S6 Edge has arrived, and it’s every bit as flashy as we expected it to be.

The Iron Man Galaxy S6 Edge features a Tony Stark approved red and gold paint scheme, complete with the likeness of the titular hero on its back. Other than the new colors, this limited edition appears to be identical to the regular version of the S6 Edge (64GB), while the device comes preloaded with the Iron Man theme from the Samsung store (you can switch to the default one if you think it’s too much).

The Galaxy S6 Iron Man limited edition comes in a red box that looks nice enough to keep around as decoration, and the box includes an “arc reactor” wireless charger and a clear plastic case.

Now for the bad news: Samsung only mentioned South Korea, China, and Hong Kong in its official announcement. The limited edition Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man will land in South Korea tomorrow, May 27, and in the other two markets next month. It’s possible that the lack of info on other countries is just an omission, but it’s more likely that Samsung hasn’t planned for a wide release for the Iron Mad-themed device. No details on the price yet.

So, now that it’s here, what do you think of the Iron Man Galaxy S6 Edge? What other Avengers would you like to get their own limited edition?

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Samsung Introduces Galaxy S6 edge Iron Man Limited Edition

Samsung Electronics announced the Galaxy S6 edge Iron Man Limited Edition in collaboration with Marvel. Samsung and Marvel have come together in celebration of the technological innovation and creative visual storytelling in Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron to introduce this limited edition of the Galaxy S6 edge.

“We are excited to be able to offer our world-class Galaxy S6 edge smartphone designed especially for Iron Man fans through our continued collaboration with Marvel,” said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics. “The limited edition Iron Man Galaxy S6 edge embodies the power of the iconic Avenger with a dual-curved edge design and advanced features that will provide Marvel fans with the ultimate entertainment experience.”

The Galaxy S6 edge Iron Man Limited Edition package is equipped with a vibrant red and gold Iron Man-themed Galaxy S6 edge including 64GB of storage and matching wireless charger, as well as a clear cover that enhances the device’s exclusive design.

The Galaxy S6 edge Iron Man Limited Edition will be available in Korea on May 27, 2015, with China and Hong Kong in June.

Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com or www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/avengers/

May

Chevy still has 6,000 unsold last-gen Volt hybrids

The 2016 Chevy Volt promises to be a much better hybrid than its predecessor, with a lower price and better performance… and unfortunately for GM, that improvement might be hurting sales of the outgoing model. The Detroit Free Press reports that there were roughly 6,000 unsold 2015 Volts as of April, or more than twice the 2,779 that sold in the first four months of the year. Sales are down 46 percent versus the same period a year ago, and dealers appear willing to make some serious concessions to clinch a deal. While the 2015 Volt officially carries a $34,345 sticker price before tax credits, the TrueCar price guide shows that buyers are typically paying $30,607 — quite the discount if you’re looking for an extra-efficient ride.

The backlog isn’t surprising, especially as there are signs that the market for eco-friendly transportation is shifting toward pure electric vehicles. However, GM had better hope that the 2016 Volt proves to be more popular. It needs that increased demand to help fund its electric powerplants and get its Bolt EV off the ground.

Filed under: Transportation

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Via: Autoblog

Source: Detroit Free Press

May

FDP 017: Ask us Anything!

The team gets together to respond to your burning questions for us! Instead of the usual poll that we put up on the Google+ page, we simply requested any and all of your questions that you wanted us to answer. And in this episode, we go through a number of different topics, not the least of which include Cyanogen and what we think the future of Android looks like.

It is the first of hopefully many Ask us Anything episodes that we want to make available on the FDP!

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May

FDP 018: Oppo R7 Launch with Guests!

Darcy and Josh found themselves in China for the launch of a couple new Oppo smartphones, the R7 and R7 Plus. After seeing the phones and getting their content out, the guys also got to see the Oppo factory! But in a quiet, outdoor setting with smooth jazz in the background, Josh got Darcy and special guests Jaime Rivera (@jaime_rivera) of Pocketnow (@pocketnow) and James Pickham (@jamesrwp) of TechRadar (@techradar) together to talk about the very event past couple of days. Reactions to the new Oppo phones and the factory are accompanied by thoughts on camera software and drinks!

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