Skype flaw causes crash on Android, iOS & Windows
Last week, a flaw in iOS revealed that sending a specific string in a text message would cause the iOS messaging app to completely crash and today, it’s been revealed that Skype also has a flaw that can cause the Skype app on iOS, Android and Windows to completely crash.
While it took a specific string to crash iOS devices, putting Skype out of action is far too easy; simply sending the message “http://:” without the quotes will cause the Skype app to crash. While Skype for Mac appears to be immune from the issue, Skype users on iOS, Windows or Android – such as Galaxy S6 users where Skype is preloaded onto the handset – are all affected in different ways by this flaw:
- Android: this only affects you if you are the recipient of the message
- iOS: this only affects you if you are the recipient of the message
- Windows: app crashes if you’re the sender and completely dies if you’re the recipient of the message
As noted by VentureBeat, the bug causes mobile apps to fall into endless crash loops and if you’re on a Windows desktop, sending the message crashes the app but receiving it puts it into an endless crash loop as well.
Simply deleting the message doesn’t fix the issue as it reappears when Skype downloads your chat history from the server again. Interestingly however, signing in with an account that already has the characters in the chat history doesn’t crash the iOS and Android applications.
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If you’re affected by this issue, the first thing to do is to ask the sender to delete the message. Then you need to install an older version of Skype and you’ll be able to use it again. On Windows, it’s simple enough to revert back to an older version but on iOS and Android, you’re stuck.
However, Skype has admitted to VentureBeat that it is aware of the issue and it is working on a fix – it’s just a question of how long before its fixed. By comparison, it was several days ago that news of the iPhone bug was revealed but the company still hasn’t issued a fix so it remains to be seen just how complicated it is to fix this issue.
Has this Skype flaw affected you? Did the fix work or is your app still crashing? Let us know your views in the comments below guys!
Apple TV Confirmed as Central Hub for Remotely Controlling HomeKit-Enabled Accessories [iOS Blog]
Apple has added a new support document on its website (via iFun.de) that confirms the third-generation Apple TV or later can be used to control HomeKit-enabled accessories when you are away from home using an iOS device.
After signing in with the same Apple ID on an iOS device and Apple TV, users can use Siri commands to remotely control lights, locks, thermostats, smart plugs and other HomeKit-enabled accessories.
The new support document was added one day after multiple accessory makers announced the first HomeKit-compatible products, including Lutron, iHome, Elgato, Insteon and Ecobee. Many of the accessories are available for purchase or pre-order this week, and others should be unveiled following Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference next week.
It has been known that the Apple TV would serve as a centralized hub for many of these accessories since their original unveiling at CES 2015 in January, while support for the HomeKit framework was quietly included in the Apple TV 7.0 software update last September, but today marks one of the first official confirmations from Apple.
Apple is widely expected to announce a new A8-based Apple TV with an App Store and Siri at WWDC next week. The next-generation set-top box is rumored to feature a “dramatic increase” in internal storage, well beyond the 8GB included in the current model, and the inclusion of Siri will enable users to control HomeKit-enabled accessories using voice commands.
HomeKit was announced at WWDC last year as a software framework for communicating with and controlling connected devices in the home, but the home automation platform experienced delays over the ensuing months and did not officially launch until this month. Apple is expected to provide more details about HomeKit and related accessories during its WWDC keynote on June 8 at 10 AM Pacific.
(Thanks, Marco!)
Apple Watch Owners Take to LEGO & 3D Printing for Homemade Stands [iOS Blog]
The accessory market for the Apple Watch exploded almost immediately after the wearable was announced back in March, with stands specifically becoming the popular announcement of well-known third-party accessory companies like Twelve South and Mophie. Although most of the stands won’t break the bank, some of the cheapest start at around $30, and some of the higher-end alternatives can go as high as $130.
With monetary savings in mind, a few enterprising individuals around the internet have begun to showcase their own homemade alternatives to the big-name Apple Watch stands. Made using materials like LEGO and even a 3D printer, the homemade stands not only look functional but, of course, offer a more unique and personal take on charging Apple’s new wearable device.
Designed and built this Apple Watch stand all by myself like a big boy pic.twitter.com/YADEd0wunY
— ⚡️ Conasaurus Rex ⚡️ (@ConaKBO) May 31, 2015
One of the go-to Apple Watch stand material for homemade construction is LEGO, unsurprisingly, with users posting on Twitter and in the MacRumors forums a few noteworthy constructions perfect for the nightly charging required by the wearable. Ranging in diversity from a highly detailed Guardians of the Galaxy themed design to simple no-frills constructions, those interested may not be able to perfectly re-create their favorite designs, but should no doubt feel a burst of inspiration from looking at others’ builds.
My Apple Watch charging stand is better than yours 😉 #iamgroot #lego @JamesGunn pic.twitter.com/mJRl9jvQmg
— I Am Dan. (@danactual) May 28, 2015
Over in the forums, a few members have showcased unique LEGO creations, as well. A few designs focus on pop culture themes like Minecraft or Star Wars, but others have decided to build their own custom blueprints, as well. One user even took it a step further and crafted a matching Watch/iPhone set.
Although far less popular than the easy-to-obtain LEGO bricks, one lucky MacRumors reader has been able to use a 3D printer to design and print out their own personal Apple Watch stand. The resulting product is arguably a bit rudimentary and rough around the edges, but undeniably cool as an alternative charging method for the Apple Watch. The 3D printed stand was designed with a slot on the back of the stand’s neck and a hole at its base to pass the MagSafe charger, although the poster notes the exact dimension of the MagSafe puck was estimated due to the Watch’s unavailability at the time of posting.
3D Printed Apple Watch stand by MacRumors Forum member Shacky
The stands showcased here today barely scratch the surface of the creative ideas and builds Apple Watch fans have taken to creating since its launch in April. If you’ve already built your own Apple Watch stand, or plan to in the future, be sure to share it with everyone in the Apple Watch accessories forum or by commenting below.
T-Mobile extends its #NeverSettle Trial to June 27th
That loud-mouthed man is at it again, attempting to steal Verizon’s customers and making use of OnePlus’ #NeverSettle hashtag. You guessed tight, T-Mobile’s outspoken CEO, John Legere, is in the news again with his company’s latest campaign to woo customers away from Verizon.
We’re extending the #NeverSettle Trial thru 6/27 because, as predicted, @VerizonWireless customers want better. They want @TMobile !
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) June 2, 2015
As you can see from his tweet above, T-Mobile has extended its #NeverSettle trial which allows Verizon customers to test drive the T-Mobile network before deciding whether to stick or twist. The #NeverSettle trial will now run through to June 27th.
Source: Twitter
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Rezence wireless charging coming to devices next year, says Intel
The battle for the future wireless power standard has been a long and complicated one and the market is about to become a whole lot more competitive. The merger between the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and the Power Matter Alliance (PMA) has become a done deal within the past 24 hours and Intel has confirmed that resonance charging compatible products will finally be heading our way next year.
Some big mobile names are part of the new consortium, including Samsung, Qualcomm, Intel, and MediaTek
Speaking at Computex, Intel’s Kirk Skaugen stated that Rezence wireless charging will be integrated into laptops, keyboards, mice, and other devices beginning next year. Although the laptop market looks set to see the technology first, Skaugen also expects to see resonance-enabled accessories for smartphone next year as well and future mobile devices using its Atom x3 processor line will also include wireless charging.
As a quick recap, Rezence is the standard for resonance charging being promoted by the A4WP. Inductive charging is currently the only technology in the gadget market, supported by the Qi and PWA standards. Although based on the same principle, resonance and inductive charging are quite different when it comes to user cases. While inductive charging allows for single device charging at short distance, resonance charging can be used with multiple devices over slightly longer ranges.
The merger between A4WP and PMA means that the two groups will be sharing and exchanging technologies and ideas. Some big mobile names are part of the new consortium, including Samsung, Qualcomm, Intel, and MediaTek, giving the group some substantial clout.
Intel has been sharing its vision for wireless charging products and workstations for quite some time now. Intel will be teaming up with A4WP members Foxconn and Basecom and manufacturers BYD, Primax and Kokuyo to help push the Rezence charging technology to market in products next year. The video below is from Computex 2014, but serves as a good example of the products that may be heading to market in 2016.
Even last year the company showcased a PC, phone and tablet that were wirelessly powered through a table, and has been working on wireless display transmission technologies for TVs and monitors too, so future PC setups can completely do away with cables. The company seems to believe that all cables, and not just those used for power, will be obsolete in the future.
We are about to enter a more competitive, and possibly transitional, stage between inductive and resonance standards
Going back to wireless power, WiTricity, a member of the A4WP, announced its Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) partner program last year also, with the aim of making it easier for other companies to incorporate Rezence specified wireless charging standards into their products. By providing development kits and better access to the technology, we will hopefully see a wider range of supported products in the future and not just from Intel.
We are about to enter a more competitive, and possibly transitional, stage between inductive and resonance standards. You can read more about the differences between the two technologies here.
Check out this amazing Hound demo
SoundHound, the company behind the well-known music recognition app with the same name, caused a big stir with the announcement of Hound yesterday, a virtual assistant app that promises to give Google Now, Siri, and Cortana a run for their money. And more than that.
Nine years in the making, Hound generated positive reactions in the tech press, but without a real hands-on demonstration, it’s hard to understand what the fuss is all about. Well, SoundHound delivered and this video called “Hound internal demo” suggests the hype is entirely deserved.
In case you can’t watch the video, the user asks questions like “What is the population and capital for Japan and China and their area in square miles and square kilometers and also tell me how many people live in India and what is the area code for Germany, France, and Italy?”
And Hound begins answering instantly, without skipping a beat.
It’s important to be cautious here, as we don’t know how this demo was conducted and if the commercial product works nearly as well. It’s possible that the app was trained for the user’s voice (or even specific queries) in advance.
And Hound won’t understand everything you say. The list of supported commands includes categories like travel, weather, or navigation. While the app can understand and answer queries that are phrased in several ways, it looks like there’s a limited number of questions or commands you can ask.
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Even if the average user experience won’t be as smooth and fast as in this demo, Hound looks very impressive. You can try it for yourself, but you need to be a US resident and obtain an invite for the beta program here. SoundHound also offers an SDK called Houndify that lets developers integrate Hound natural language processing in their apps.
Let us know your thoughts!
Best Android Contract Deals in the UK
Smartphones in general have rapidly become very expensive devices and in most countries, most customers buy their new smartphone as part of a pay monthly contract.
In the UK, picking a new contract often means searching through lots of carriers and retailers to find the best deal and then, you have to deal with different warranty policies, delivery charges and other hidden charges that might increase the cost of your plan.
To help you find the best Android contracts in the UK, we’ve picked a few price points and we’re going to compare the different deals available from the four major networks – EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three – and independent retailer Carphone Warehouse and give you our top pick for a combination of handset and inclusive allowances along with an honourable mention at each price point.
£0 – £25.99 per month
The low end of the mark is where OEMs offer the cheapest possible experience in an attempt to capture first-time smartphone users and those on a budget.
Top Pick: HTC Desire 820
Deal details:
- Network: iD (runs on Three)
- Price per month: £25.50
- Upfront cost: £0.00
- Monthly Minutes: 1200
- Monthly SMS: 5000
- Monthly Data: 2GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 22 countries around the world
- Retailer (link): Carphone Warehouse
- Review (link): HTC Desire 820 review
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Honourable mention: Xperia Z3 Compact
The Xperia Z3 Compact was arguably the best mid-range Android smartphone released last year and nearly a year later, the handset is still one of the best mid-range devices. It borrows most of the specs of its flagship sibling – the Xperia Z3 – and is powered by a quad-core CPU, has a 20MP camera and is dust and water resistant.
Deal details:
- Network: Three UK
- Price per month: £24.00
- Upfront cost: £0.00
- Monthly Minutes: 600
- Monthly SMS: unlimited
- Monthly Data: 1GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 18 countries around the world
- Free 0800/0808/0500 calls in the UK
- Retailer (link): Three UK
- Review (link): Xperia Z3 Compact Review
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Honourable mention: Honor 6 Plus
Honor might be Huawei’s e-commerce brand but its handsets are certainly impressive and the Honor 6 Plus is no different. It’s a fantastic device that is packed with premium specs at a very competitive and affordable mid-range price point. This deal only came below the Xperia Z3 Compact deal as it has less inclusive monthly data.
Deal details:
- Network: Three UK
- Price per month: £24.00
- Upfront cost: £19.00
- Monthly Minutes: 600
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 500MB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 18 countries around the world
- Free 0800/0808/0500 calls in the UK
- Retailer (link): Three UK
- Review (link): Honor 6 Plus review
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£26 – £39.99 per month
From the entry-level price point to one of the most fiercely contested as flagships are replaced and drop to this very affordable price. Choosing our picks for this category was arguably the hardest choice of this entire feature, especially when handsets such as the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3 are all available at this price point.
Top Pick: LG G4
The LG G4 is without doubt one of the best Android smartphones on the market and despite only landing on the market a few days ago, it’s available at this excellent price (by comparison, the Galaxy S6 started at over £45 per month as did the iPhone 6. It’s one of my favourite devices of the year and delivers the best alternative to Samsung’s flagships at a much more affordable price point.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £36.99
- Upfront cost: £39.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 5GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): Carphone Warehouse
- Review (link): LG G4 review
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Honourable mention: HTC One M9
The HTC One M9 may not be the handset for everyone – I’ve already shared my views on HTC’s latest flagship – but it still offers a compelling package and for a handset that has a recommended price in excess of £500 ($750), this deal is rather good value for money.
Deal details:
- Network: Vodafone
- Price per month: £35.00
- Upfront cost: £79.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 6GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- 3 months unlimited internet (Data Test Drive)
- £3 per day roaming in European countries (Vodafone EuroTraveller)
- Retailer (link): Carphone Warehouse
- Review (link): HTC One M9 review
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£40 – £49.99 per month
From the mid-range to the flagship and this price point is where most modern flagships enter the market at. If you’re willing to spend this much each month, you’ll pretty much get your own pick of which handset you buy.
Top Pick: Galaxy S6 32GB
Choosing any deal at this price point pretty much includes selecting the Galaxy S6, which is why Samsung’s flagship takes top spot at this price point. While there are other handsets available, as mentioned at the beginning, this comparison takes into account the retail price of the handset, which is why the Galaxy S6 offers a more compelling package at this price.
Samsung’s latest flagship is certainly impressive with a metal and glass build, Quad HD Super AMOLED display, octa-core Exynos 7420 processor, 16MP camera and built-in dual wireless charging. It may not have a removable battery and expandable storage like its chief rival – the LG G4 – but it ticks the other boxes and deserves its top billing. The plans at this price point are all rather similar but Three takes top spot as its the only one to offer unlimited 4G data.
Deal details:
- Network: Three UK
- Price per month: £48.00
- Upfront cost: £0.00
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: Unlimited 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free roaming in 18 countries around the world
- Free 0800/0808/0500 calls in the UK
- Retailer (link): Three UK
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 review
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Honourable mention: Galaxy Note 4
The Galaxy Note 4 might be a few months old now but Samsung’s phablet still offers one of the best experiences on the market. The premium specs – including a Quad HD display, 16MP camera and quad-core CPU – are coupled with the innovative S-Pen stylus and faux leather cover for a truly impressive handset.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £49.99
- Upfront cost: £9.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 10GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): EE
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 review
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Honourable mention: Galaxy S6 32GB
EE’s network is the best in the UK for coverage and data speeds and this plan is certainly made for the heavy data user as it offers a large data allowance and super-fast speeds.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £49.99
- Upfront cost: £9.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 10GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): EE
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 review
£50+ per month
This is the price point where the extremely premium handsets enter the market. Alternatively, this is the price at which you’ll get those insanely large data allowances and just about every package your network provider offers as they tempt you to part with your hard earned money.
Modern smartphones are only increasing in price so it’s only a matter of time before more smartphones enter the market at this price each month. Contracts in the UK a few years ago used to cost this much per month but deals then became affordable and over the past six to twelve months, we’ve seen a trend for monthly prices to increase as smartphone prices increase.
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Like the Galaxy S6 above, this section is dominated by the Galaxy S6 Edge, which is arguably Samsung’s true flagship handset. Choosing a deal at this price point was incredibly tough as all the networks offer large data allowances and it came down to perceived value and our experiences with each network (in terms of coverage, speeds and reliability).
Top Pick: Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB
Picking a top deal was certainly interesting as at this price point, most of the deals are rather similar. However, our top pick comes from EE, who are offering the 64GB Galaxy S6 Edge with a large amount of data and a reliable network at a lower price than the competition.
Deal details:
- Network: EE
- Price per month: £54.99
- Upfront cost: £69.99
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 20GB 4G
- Contract Length: 24 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- Free calls and texts while roaming in selected European countries
- Double-speed LTE-Advanced 4G (up to 300Mbps)
- Retailer (link): EE
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 Edge review
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Honourable mention: Galaxy S6 Edge 64GB
Choosing an honourable mention was difficult as there were lots to choose from but we settled on the only 12-month contract on our list (the rest are 24 months). Vodafone still offer 12-month contracts and while they have become relatively expensive, they still offer value for money and the ability to change devices more often.
Deal details:
- Network: Vodafone UK
- Price per month: £59.99
- Upfront cost: £279.00
- Monthly Minutes: Unlimited
- Monthly SMS: Unlimited
- Monthly Data: 4GB 4G
- Contract Length: 12 months
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Inclusive Extras:
- 3 months unlimited internet (Data Test Drive)
- 5GB BT Openzone Wi-Fi
- Free Inclusive calls to the UK from European Zone
- £3 per day roaming in European countries (Vodafone EuroTraveller)
- 6 months inclusive benefit (Now TV, Sky Sports Mobile TV or Spotify Premium)
- Retailer (link): Vodafone UK
- Review (link): Galaxy S6 Edge review
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Wrapping Up
Choosing a new smartphone is certainly a challenge with a myriad of networks, retailers, handsets, offers, price plans and allowances to choose from. You may have just been looking for some recommendations on what to spend your money on and we hope that you’ve at least gained some insight into what your monthly budget might get you.
Our top picks for Android deals: which will you buy?
It’s worth remembering that there are hundreds – and even thousands – of pay monthly deals available and while we’ve picked the ones we think are top picks, there are probably others that also suit your needs. Some networks – EE and O2 – allow you to customise your package by paying more upfront and less per month and vice versa so the same deals mentioned above may be available at other prices.
Based in the UK and spotted a deal that you think we’ve missed? Which deal would you choose and why? Have we helped you with our top picks for Android contracts in the UK? Let us know your views in the comments below guys!!
Another picture of the Galaxy S6 Active surfaces
Following on from the leaked photograph and press renders of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active from last month, Even Blass (aka @evleaks) has posted another shot of the rugged, durable smartphone (see above).
The latest image looks pretty much identical to the other two, heavily suggesting that this is indeed the final design. The more durable case and physical buttons results in a larger overall footprint, as is typical for Samsung’s Active series of smartphones. It also looks like those physical buttons come at the expense of the regular Galaxy S6’s fingerprint scanner, although the heart rate monitor remains placed at the top next to the camera module.
Previously, rumored specifications hinted that the handset will feature a 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, a 14nm Exynos 7420 processor, a 16MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP front-facing camera and a substantial 3500mAh battery. The regular Galaxy S6 only has a 2550mAh battery capacity, so the Active variant could see a large leap in its battery life.
A handset with the model number SM-G870A was spotted passing through the FCC in mid-May, which is likely linked to the handset. As such, we are expecting to hear something official about the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active sometime rather soon, as we are still waiting on price and availability information.
Are you planning on picking one up?
Skype bug crashes the messaging app on Android, iOS and Windows
Skype users aren’t safe from app-crashing messages, too. VentureBeat has discovered through the service’s community forums that the app suffers from a bug similar to Apple’s texting flaw. If you recall, that one crashes the Messages app when it receives a specific string of Unicode characters. It’s even easier to put Skype out of commission: all it takes is sending or receiving “http://:” without the quotes. The flaw affects Skype for Windows, iOS and Android in different situations. For instance, it crashes the Windows app if you’re the sender and completely kills it if it’s the one receiving that string of characters. However, the iOS and the Android apps are only affected when they’re the recipient, and Skype for Mac seems to be immune from the issue.
In case this happens to you by accident, ask the sender to delete their message, and reinstall the older version of the Windows application — you’re pretty much stuck until the next update for the iOS and the Android apps. Skype has reached out to VentureBeat to assure everyone that it’s aware of the issue, and that just like Apple, it’s currently working on a fix.
Source: VentureBeat
Dell unveils a range of affordable PCs ahead of Windows 10
While Dell managed to surprise us with its rather handsome XPS 15 — the sibling of the thin-bezel XPS 13 laptop — at Computex, it’s also bringing us a range of both new and refresh models ahead of the Windows 10 launch. Starting off with the headliner we have the Inspiron 15 7000 series laptop (pictured above) that runs on Intel’s quad-core Core i7H chip, and it’s garnished with Waves MaxxAudio enhancement plus a “performance class” NVIDIA graphics processor with 4GB of GDDR5 memory, so you’ll get some good gaming action on it. Most importantly, the machine’s 15-inch FHD display has an optional 4K touchscreen upgrade that looks stunning, though it isn’t clear as to how long that 74WHr battery can last for. The price? All we know so far is that it’ll start from 5,999 yuan or about $970 when it launches in China on August 7th.
For those seeking more versatility, there’s the new Inspiron 15 7000 Series 2-in-1 which is pitched as an affordable hybrid laptop. It features a massive 15.6-inch IPS touchscreen, as well as up to almost nine hours of battery life, spill-resistant backlit keyboard, brushed aluminum body and MaxxAudio software. This beast will land in the US on June 23rd with a starting price of $549.99.
Moving towards the mobility side of the spectrum we have the smaller and cooler-looking Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 — seen here in red and gold color options — that will be refreshed with Intel’s more efficient Braswell chip. It’ll arrive in the US on July 29th with a $349.99 base price, presumably coming with the same 11.6-inch 1,366 x 768 IPS touchscreen, 4GB of RAM and 500GB hard drive. Alternatively, there’s also the Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 (pictured right) should you require more power and a built-in stylus.
Don’t worry, Dell hasn’t forgotten the all-in-one desktop market. Here you have the Inspiron 20 3000 Series and the slightly larger Inspiron 24 3000 Series, both featuring almost identical slim designs — available in either black or white — that Dell’s VP of Product Marketing, Ray Wah, reckons would make a nice piece of furniture in our homes. Depending on the region, both models will come with either AMD or Intel Braswell chips plus an optical drive, with the Inspiron 20 featuring a 19.5-inch HD+ screen and the Inspiron 24 packing a 23.8-inch FHD IPS display. If you need a touchscreen on either, it’s optional. If the larger model tickles your fancy, you can grab one from Dell’s US website on June 2nd with a starting price of $479.99. As for the smaller $329.99 version, it won’t be arriving until October.
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