The low end Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 won’t be getting Android Lollipop
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Given how many devices Samsung puts out every year (somewhat less this year actually), it’s not surprising when they abandon one of them for future software updates, though we’re intrigued to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth this time. A hopeful Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 user asked Samsung UK whether they should be expecting an update to Android Lollipop, since Android KitKat was getting inconvenient. Unfortunately, they were given the worst possible answer as a rep confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 won’t be getting Android Lollipop:
@reubenupstone I’m afraid the Galaxy Ace 4 will not be getting the Lollipop update Reuben.
— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) June 25, 2015
Unfortunately, due to its low end nature, the development community hasn’t put any time into developing ROMs for the little guy, so this is probably the end of the road for the Ace 4 if you’re looking for something more software-wise. Still, the Galaxy Ace 5 might be announced soon given that the Ace 4 was announced around a year ago, and perhaps that will have Android Lollipop.
What do you think about the news the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 won’t be getting Android Lollipop? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Twitter via Phone Arena
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Shoot cyborgs in ‘Terminator Genisys’ game before the movie starts
When you head out to watch Terminator Genisys next week, you might want to get to the theater a little early. Not just to get good seats, but also to play a game on your phone before the movie starts. Based on Terminator Genisys: Revolution by Glu Mobile, it’s apparently the first ever in-theater interactive game according to Paramount. To participate, simply join the local WiFi network (you’ll see prompts to do so on your mobile device). You’ll then be assigned to one of four teams, at which point you’re instructed to point your phone at the movie screen to aim and shoot at incoming cyborgs. And don’t worry about people doing this during the movie — the game only lasts three minutes and is over before the film starts. Winning teams will get a poster of the movie, at least until July 2nd or while supplies last. The game is only playable in select participating theaters, the list for which you can find after the break.
- New York (AMC Lincoln Square IMAX 13)
- Los Angeles (AMC Universal CityWalk 19 with IMAX)
- San Francisco (AMC Metreon IMAX 16)
- Boston (AMC Boston Commons IMAX 19)
- Dallas (AMC Northpark IMAX 15)
Filed under: Gaming
Source: Business Insider
“Early preview” invites to test Android 5.1 for the Motorola DROID Turbo are being sent out today
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June 10th was the original date when Android 5.1 for the Motorola DROID Turbo was allegedly going to be dropped, but it’s been two weeks since then already. Thankfully, there is hope again for DROID Turbo owners as it’s been reported that some owners are receiving invites to “participate in an early preview of a new software release” – while the invite doesn’t explicitly say Android 5.1, or Android Lollipop at all, we’re pretty sure it will be that update that everyone’s been waiting for.
It’s been a pretty painful wait for DROID Turbo owners after Motorola announced the device would be jumping from Android Kit Kat to Android 5.1, bypassing Android 5.0 in preference of the more stable, more relevant version of Android. However, despite the obvious foresight, it’s been a long three months with plenty of other flagship level devices getting their taste of Android Lollipop. Hopefully that wait isn’t much longer now.
Do you think this is Android 5.1 for the Motorola DROID Turbo? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Droid-life
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Stanford researchers find a cheaper, better way to make hydrogen gas
A team of researchers from Stanford University unveiled an easier and more efficient way to strip hydrogen atoms from water molecules on Thursday. It’s still the same electrolysis method that’s been in use for years. But instead of using two different kinds of material for the cathode and anode, like conventional electrolysis procedures, Stanford is incorporating a pair of identical nickel-iron oxide catalysts. When a 1.5V current is applied, the system operates at 82 percent efficiency — many times more than what its conventional equivalent can make with the same charge. It could be precisely the production breakthrough that the hydrogen fuel economy needs to actually take off.
This is thanks, in part, to the team’s lithium-induced electrochemical tuning of the two leads, which dramatically increases their surface areas by doping the catalysts with lithium ions. What’s more, the new system is so inexpensive to run that it could, in theory at least, operate 24/7. Of course, the system is still very much in early development but the Stanford team hopes further develop the technology to eventually produce hydrogen on an industrial scale.
Filed under: Science
Via: Geek
Source: Geek
Microsoft’s supercharged presentation app arrives on iOS
Last year, Microsoft expanded its Office 365 productivity suite with Sway, a service that gave users a simple way to create and publish content on the internet. The only caveat was you could only use it via a web app. As of today, however, those of you with an iPhone or iPad can start using Sway to build, edit and share a bunch of content — including, but not limited to, interactive reports, presentations and personal stories. It’s all free too, so there’s no need to worry about having an Office 365 subscription. Microsoft also revealed Sway for Windows 10 will be coming this summer, around the time its new operating system launches across the world.
Filed under: Internet, Software, Mobile, Microsoft
Via: Thurrott
Source: Microsoft
Vainglory will fight its way to Google Play on July 2! Pre-register now
If you remember Apple’s relentless ad campaign for the iPhone 6, then you may also remember that there was a really cool game that was featured in the ads. Sadly that game was only available on iOS… until now. That game is called Vainglory and is probably the greatest MOBA game to ever reach mobile devices, and on July 2 it will land in the Google Play Store with support for more than 150 Android devices.
If you didn’t see the commercial, Vainglory has some of the best graphics seen on mobile devices. With in-depth multi-touch gestures, getting good at Vainglory will take some time, but for most people who play it, the time is well spent. The developers of Vainglory are constantly at work to bring new heroes and features to the game. And if you’re wondering how much it will cost, know now that it’s free with in-app purchases available.
Once in the game, you and two other teammates will duke it out against another team to destroy each other’s Vain crystal. Each battle is 20 minutes long and is very fast-paced. The game features an intuitive upgrade system for your heroes and forces your team to work together in order to claim victory.
If you’re excited to play, then you can jump right in and pre-register for Vainglory, which will unlock the hero Taka for free! What do you think of Vainglory? Excited to see this one finally arrive on Android?
Google’s own self-driving cars released to the streets of Mountain View, California
Google is finally letting some of its quirky self-driving cars out to drive around the streets of Mountain View, California after extensively testing the technology that powers the vehicles. The cars aren’t completely ready to take off on their own, however; their speeds are being capped at 25 MPH, and they still include traditional driving mechanisms like a steering wheel and pedals. Smart safety precaution on Google’s part.
So if you’re in the Mountain View area, keep an eye out for some of the small little vehicles that Google’s testing out.
The company is also reportedly looking for some local artists to help design some artwork to slap on the cars while they log miles. Considering how plain they currently look (and that’s putting it lightly) a little bit of color and decoration couldn’t hurt.
source: Engadget
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El Capitan beta has clues about new iMac, Bluetooth remote
Apple’s latest El Capitan beta for developers has a few Easter eggs hidden in its codes, which hint at possible new products on the way. 9to5Mac has unearthed some very telling references to future hardware, including one that adds support for an Apple-made 4,096 x 2,304 resolution display. Seeing as there’s already a 27-inch 5K iMac, that line of code might be meant for a 21.5-inch Retina iMac. Further references to Intel’s new Broadwell Iris graphics processor and four new AMD Radeon processors support that possibility, so cross your fingers if that’s the desktop computer you’ve always wanted.
There’s also a new file within the beta platform called “AppleBluetoothRemote.kext,” which, if it’s not glaringly obvious, suggests Cupertino is working on a Bluetooth remote control. According to 9to5Mac, the file’s contents indicate that the hardware will have a Bluetooth chip with Multi-touch trackpad support that can also connect to devices via infrared. Unfortunately, there’s nothing in the file that can confirm what the remote is for, but we’ll bet it’s the upcoming Apple TV’s companion. After all, The New York Times reported back in May that the company’s streaming device might come with a bigger, touchpad-integrated remote.
Source: 9to5mac
#EngadgetLive Boston is just three weeks away!
We’re getting pumped for our first Engadget Live event of the year, taking place at Boston’s Royale Nightclub on July 17th from 7pm-10pm. Not only will you experience the latest in technology local to Boston and across the country, but you’ll get to mingle with fellow gadget enthusiasts and some of Engadget’s editorial team. And it’s free, of course.
Our friends at Drizly (who make a magical app that delivers booze to your door), will host the bar and make sure your thirst is well quenched. You’ll also get to go hands-on with the latest technology from Lenovo, including their collection of PCs and tablets (which, we’ve been told — might be given away to some lucky attendees of Engadget Live).
If you’re not going to be in Boston on July 17th, catch us in Los Angeles on August 21st or Austin on October 16th. And if you happen to be an organization looking to participate or sponsor our event, shoot us an email at sponsors[at]engadget.com?utm_source=Feed_Classic_Full&ncid=rss_full&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget
Filed under: Announcements
Deal: Grab the TDK A33 Bluetooth Weatherproof Speaker for just $60 from Woot (70% off)
If you’re in the market for a weatherproof Bluetooth-connected speaker, Woot may have the deal for you. Right now, you can pick up a TDK A33 Bluetooth Weatherproof Speaker for only $59.99. Not only is that a 70% discount from the normal retail price, but the manufacturer doesn’t even make this model anymore. The deal only lasts until midnight tonight or until it becomes sold out, so you might want to grab one sooner rather than later.
So what makes this speaker worth the price tag? Overall, it’s just a very well-performing audio device that packs a punch in the sound department. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor music listening, it features a weatherproof case that protects from splashing water and dust. It has two front-facing 1.5-inch drivers and two rear-facing 3-inch passive radiators, which most user reviews claim deliver a great sound. It also has a 2.5-inch subwoofer for the added bump in bass that so many other speakers are lacking.
This is probably one of the last times you’ll see this speaker go on sale for this low of a price point, so you’ll need to act fast if you’re thinking about buying one. Interested? Be sure to head to the link below before time runs out.
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