Xbox Game Preview will give you early access to indie titles
Microsoft just announced a new early access program for indie titles, dubbed Xbox Game Preview.
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Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD, Microsoft
Alternate iOS 9 keyboard hints at larger iPad
Whenever someone talks about the 12.9-inch iPad, we pull the same nervous, hopeful gaze that we do when Half-life 2: Episode Three is mentioned. Deep down, we know in our hearts that neither are very likely to happen, but no matter what, they’ll never be able to take the hope from us. Now, iOS expert and friend of the site Steve Troughton-Smith believes he’s found a nugget of proof that the iPad “Pro” exists. Oh, put your tongues in your cheek and grab a handful of salt, because we’re venturing into tangent territory, here.
Also new in iOS 9 – UIKeyboard seems to scale to a much larger heretofore unseen iPad screen size 😛 #ipadproconfirmed pic.twitter.com/Q9eN9CLCKQ
– Steve T-S (@stroughtonsmith) June 15, 2015
While digging deep into the details of iOS 9 preview, the developer has found a new larger on-screen keyboard. One that’s sufficiently big to scale beyond the 9.7-inches you’ll find on Apple’s full-size tablet, at the very least. The biggest tweak is to add a new row of symbols above the keycaps, as well as the inclusion of tab and caps lock keys on the left hand side. As 9to5Mac points out, the overall effect is to reduce the number of different screens you need to switch through for characters from three to two, since all of the symbols now fit in the second pane. Now, as we probably need to remind you, this is a tiny piece of software from a preview build and doesn’t guarantee anything — but we can’t stop you from lighting a candle in the tallest tower of your heart.
Filed under: Tablets, Software, Apple
Via: 9to5Mac
Source: Steve Troughton-Smith (Twitter)
Microsoft reveals a slew of Xbox One indie games at E3
Microsoft’s massive E3 press conference wasn’t just about big-budget shooters — the company also took some time to highlight the many smaller titles coming from indie developers. The highlights include Tacoma, the next game from Gone Home studio Fullbright, which is about a woman who finds herself stranded on a space station; Ashen, a stylized puzzle adventure game that seems to have the scale of Shadow of the Colossus; and Beyond Eyes, a painterly-looking game about a young girl exploring the outdoors. We also got a quick look at several other titles in a promo video, which you can check out below.
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‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ hits Xbox One this November
Sorry, Sony, but the next installment in Lara Croft’s tomb raiding adventures is slated to hit Xbox One as an exclusive on November 10th. As Microsoft’s Xbox head Phil Spencer announced at Gamescom last summer, the upcoming Rise of the Tomb Raider will be a platform exclusive, meaning gamers that don’t own an Xbox One will be locked out of the party.
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Android Lollipop 5.1.1 for Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge is now official
The popular smartphone duo of this year has finally been receiving the Android Lollipop 5.1.1 OTA. Just as we reported earlier that Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will start receiving Android Lollipop 5.1 in June. The update is currently being rolling out to T-Mobile’s users in US. The update brings along some performance improvements and couple of new features.
The update brings along simplified exposure in the camera, wallpaper parallax effect and several minor tweaks. The Guest Mode is also included in the update, which as the name suggests allows you to switch over Guest profile preventing your personal data. This feature is handy if you are handing your device to someone else. The update also includes numerous UI changes, like the option to remove the S-finder and Quick connect buttons from the notifications shade.
Although, Google’s Lollipop 5.1.1 update has been around for a while now, but the manufacturers are adopting it very slow. The “Memory leak” issue that were present in the Android 5.0 claims to be fixed by Google in Android 5.1. The latest build also fixed the heads-up notification issue. Now you can just swipe up on the heads-up rather than dismissing it by swiping it to right, this way the notification will remain in your notification panel.
Pic credits: XDA
The build date of firmware is June 11 and have 635MB size. If you have not received the update yet and do not want to wait for the official update, grab the firmware from source link down below and use Odin tool to flash it. Keep in mind that the firmware source is only for T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6
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Razer officially acquires Android game console startup OUYA
It’s official, folks. Razer has acquired Ouya, the Kickstarter-funded Android console startup. It’s an interesting move from the gaming accessory maker, considering that they’re venturing out into the mobile world with things like the Forge TV, Razer Comms, and etc.
We earlier heard rumors that Ouya was looking for a buyer, and that Razer was working on creating a deal to absorb the company’s technology and staff. Investment bank Mesa Global today announced that the deal is done and Razer is now the official owner of Ouya. Mesa Global provided no details, and any note of the transaction seems to have been pulled from its website.
Razer’s Forge TV has thus far received negative feedback, but with the acquisition of Ouya, Razer might be able to give its Forge TV the boost it needs in order to compete with NVIDIA’s high-end offering, the Shield Android TV box.
Then again, maybe Razer should stick with what it knows best: PC gaming.
source: Mesa Global
via: Liliputing
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Deals: RAVPower 3000mAh battery for $5.99, Galaxy Tab S 8.4 for $259, and more
Father’s Day is around the corner, and we’ll be bringing you a full list of recommendation for the techies in your life soon, but for now, let’s check out this list of cool gadgets available at discounted prices today.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 for $259 on Newegg
To start off with the biggest ticket on the list, Newegg has the excellent Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablet for just $259 today, in Dazzling White or Titanium Bronze. The Tab S 8.4 remains on our list of best Android tablets, thanks to its beautiful Super AMOLED display of Quad HD resolution and powerful processing package (octa-core Samsung Exynos processor + 3GB of RAM). Weighing just shy of 300 grams (0.65 pounds), this device is thin and sleek, and the deep blacks and vivid colors of the screen make it the ultimate media consumption tool.
The Tab S 8.4 can normally be had for around $300 on Amazon and other retailers, so getting it for $259 on Newegg is a no-brainer. Check out more details about the device in our Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review or head straight for the deal from the link below.
Note: the price drops when added to the cart, free 2-day shipping
UE BOOM Bluetooth speakers for 10% off on Amazon
Amazon has a modest discount on the UE Boom Bluetooth speakers, available this week for 10 percent off their list price. This is a recurrent deal, but if you’re looking for a nice, sturdy Bluetooth speaker now, UE BOOM is a pretty good option.
The UE Boom Bluetooth speaker (not to be confused with the cheaper Mini version) offer “bold, immersive sound” in every direction, thanks to their cylindrical design. The built-in rechargeable battery is good for up to 15 hours of playback, and at 2.3 pounds, the UE Boom is small enough to carry around easily to wherever the party is.
The UE Boom speakers are available in Aqua, Blue Steel, Bounce, Citrus, Orchid, and Superhero color options, and they are all available at the discounted price.
The UE Mini Boom speakers are also on sale. This compact version delivers up to 10 hours of playback and a sturdy design that weighs 1.1 pounds. All color versions (Black, Orange, Red, and Purple) are 10 percent off.
Kingston Digital 32GB Data Traveler MicroDuo USB 2.0 micro USB OTG
If you’re looking for a cheap USB stick with USB OTG support, Amazon has this 32GB Kingston model at the cheapest price yet. This is an extremely compact device, as the two USB connectors make up the bulk of it. Thanks to the OTG support, you can use it to transfer data to and from your mobile device or to add some extra storage if your Android’s internal storage space becomes inadequate. 4.4 stars out of 5 review score on Amazon!
RAVPower 3000mAh external battery for $5.99 on Amazon
This one is almost a steal: six bucks get you an ultra-portable 3,000 mAh external battery, perfect for carrying around in a backpack or purse and ready to provide you with the charge of a typical high-end smartphone.
With a 4.5 stars review score, the RAVPower 3000mAh external battery is the #1 best seller in its category on Amazon. The battery can be had in black, blue, gold, pink, or silver, and weighs in just 158 grams, a little more than the typical Android phone.
Happy shopping!
Disable Lollipop Heads-up notifications with HeadsOff
Google introduced a number of new visual tweaks and functions to Android with Lollipop, some well received and others not so much. Heads-up notifications are one of the more contentious ones. While some love it, others view it as overly intrusive. If you would rather disable this feature, the HeadsOff app could be what you are looking for.
Importantly, the application doesn’t require root permissions to work fully, so it should work on any handset running Lollipop. Not only can HeadsOff be used to remove the notifications, but the app has recently been updated with some interesting new features in version 2.0.
The latest version includes options to enable ticket text in the notification bar, which displays the first few lines of a message rather than a big notification card, and an extended ticker if you fancy a little more information in your notifications. The app also now supports the disabling of notifications on a per app basis, so you can turn off particularly annoying notifications while leaving the important ones alone. However, you will need to buy the pro version of the app for $2 to enable these more interesting options.
Fortunately, if you want to test out these new features, the pro version is a separate applications, meaning that you can try it and return it for a refund if you’re not going to use them. You can download the free version and pro version directly from the Google Play Store.
Popular first-person shooter franchise Payday is making its way to mobile devices
Video game publisher and creator Starbreeze Studios has just announced that it’s bringing the popular first-person shooter franchise Payday to mobile devices. Partnering with Cmune, a mobile games specialist, Starbreeze is working on a brand new Payday experience that’s tailored to mobile devices.
Since the game was originally launched back in 2011 for the PC and Playstation 3, Payday isn’t exactly a mobile-friendly game in its current form. But the two companies working to develop the mobile-friendly version of the game say they’re “excited to explore how PAYDAY can evolve onto new platforms and see what we can do with competitive gameplay on mobile.”
For those unfamiliar with the franchise, you play as a group of robbers that break into a bank, hoping to score as much cash as possible without getting caught. The aim of the game is to hold hostages and try to escape as quickly as you can without getting killed or arrested by law enforcement officers. Overall it’s a very fun game, though it can prove to be quite intense and graphic at some points. If you can’t tell by the description, the first version of the game is rated for mature audiences only, so children aren’t advised to take part in playing the game. With that said, I won’t attach a trailer in this post, but feel free to check out the E3 trailer for Payday: The Heist that was released back in 2011.
No release date or platform compatibility information was released in today’s announcement, so we might need to wait awhile to get some more details on the release.
Fallout Shelter brings the Fallout experience to everyone
Everyone’s heard of Fallout. Yet Bethesda games hasn’t put out a new game since Fallout 3 New Vegas. Well, last week Bethesda announced the latest iteration of the Fallout series, Fallout 4, would be coming out later this year. Last night, Bethesda held their pre-E3 conference where they announced the release date for Fallout 4, a new Doom game, and a Fallout game for mobile devices.
The game for mobile devices, called Fallout Shelter, was released to help build on the already growing anticipation for Fallout 4. The basis of Fallout Shelter is that the game puts you at the helm of a vault. You select a number, any three digit number, and that’s the vault that you control.
From there, you are walked through an introductory aspect of the game where you begin to learn the ins and outs of how to control your vault. From sending folks into the wild to gather supplies, to creating new rooms. You can even make two vault residents “make love” to grow the population.
It’s not as easy as building a room and sticking people in the various rooms. Certain people bring certain improvements to each specific workplace, and having the right people in the right places can help grow the amount of resources that the specific work room puts out. If you put someone in the wrong place, it does have a negative affect on the Vault and you can have issues like your Nuclear Reactor catching fire and spreading to the other rooms within the Vault.
Since the game was just released last night, we haven’t had the time dive all the way through the game, however, for the time that we have played, it seems like a modified version of Tiny Tower. Currently, the game is only available for iOS, but we can expect to see an Android version somewhat soon.
Lastly, Fallout Shelter is available for free with the support of In App Purchases, but they aren’t a necessity to play the game. If you’re excited for the release of Fallout 4 then this is definitely worth checking out, to help curb some of your impatience for the release of the real deal on November 10th of this year.
Let us know what you think about Bethesda releasing its’ first mobile game, and how excited you are for the release of Fallout 4 this fall.
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