Fallout Shelter hopefully hitting Android devices next month
A few weeks ago, in anticipation for Fallout 4, Bethesda Software released a mobile game for iOS by the name of Fallout Shelter that has taken the Apple App Store by storm. However, when Fallout Shelter was announced, Bethesda also noted that there would be an Android version coming with no type of ETA other than “later this year”.
@kolos_kovacs coming along nice. haven’t announced a date, but should be out next month. we’ll let you know when we have specifics
— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) July 1, 2015
Well thanks to user @kolos_kovacs on Twitter, we now have a better idea of when Fallout Shelter should be coming to Android devices. @DCDeacon, or Pete Hines, is a gentleman who works directly for Bethesda who gave us the bit of insight as to when Fallout Shelter should be released for Android.
According to the tweet above, Fallout Shelter SHOULD be released “next month” for Android devices, so that we all can join the fun. I’ve been playing Fallout Shelter since it was released for iOS, and I must say, I can’t wait to be able to play it across all my devices. When Fallout Shelter does come out, try not to set your Vault on fire or it could be bad news bears.
Source: Android Authority
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Surprise, surprise: Casio is making a smartwatch
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Casio have some of the most iconic looking watches ever – almost everyone will have a memory of owning or remembering a Casio watch at some point in their life. With timepiece makers all over the world joining the smartwatch race, it’s no surprise to see Casio jump on the bandwagon too. Unlike other big name watch makers like Tag Heuer, Fossil and Swatch, however, Casio actually has a pedigree in making watches that do more than just tell time – the scientific calculator watches of old immediately come to mind.
Casio says that they’ve actually be working on a smartwatch for a few years already and that it will be ready to ship in March, for the price of around $400. This is surprising to me seeing as other watchmakers only made their announcements earlier this year and are planning to launch this year as well – what Casio is doing that takes so long is unknown, but we’re willing to believe it’s going to be something that sets them apart. At least, that’s what we hope.
What do you think about Casio making a smartwatch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: The Wall Street Journal via engadget
Originally published on WatchFaceADay.com where I am the founder
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Uber suspends UberPOP in France
The conflict between Uber and France takes another turn with the news that the company will suspend UberPOP from 8pm (France time) today. The ride-sharing outfit has suffered plenty of protest from taxi drivers, who have attacked cars and drivers in recent weeks. In order to protect the safety of both the company’s personnel and passengers, Uber has agreed to halt operations until at least September 30th. That’s when the nation’s constitutional court will rule on if a decision to ban the service was legal.
“The main factor here is not coercion, but violence” according to Uber France CEO Thibaut Simphal, who was speaking to Le Monde. The executive is currently awaiting trial in the country after being arrested on charges of running UberPOP as an illegal taxi service. The reason for the hostility is down to the fact that taxi drivers pay a high fee for a license to pick up passengers on the street. Uber, meanwhile, blurs the line between a private hire vehicle and a taxi, which has left the incumbents feeling threatened. Unfortunately, this has led to some truly stupid people taking their protests far too far, as you can see in the clip below.
Filed under: Transportation
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Uber France (Translated), Le Monde
Google’s ‘GG1’ teases a new version of Glass
Before a company announces a device, it has to pass through the FCC’s secretive bunker to ensure that it’s wireless radios are safe for human contact. Droid Life has trawled through the most recent list of anonymized gadgets to find A4R-GG1, a Google-hewn offering that might, just possibly, be the new version of Google Glass. The clues aren’t exactly concrete, but include the fact that the hardware isn’t classified as a smartphone, tablet or media device. It’s equipped with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth LE and a built-in rechargeable battery, so clearly it’s also meant to be taken around with you.
Now, a lot of devices are moving toward e-labels, but the documents reveal that the e-label (pictured) for this device has been formatted to the same sort of aspect ratio as Google Glass’ display. Oh, and we could mention the fact that the GG1 in the codename would be a fairly obvious allusion to the wearable’s name, but we won’t. Of course, it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re merely weeks away from seeing Tony Fadell’s reimagining of the face-worn computer. If all of this stuff is true, however, then perhaps we can expect to see some testers hanging around the Mountain View area hoping that you’re not paying attention to their glasses.
Filed under: Wearables, Google
Via: Droid Life
Source: FCC
New Android One phone rumored for India launch on July 14
According to a “person with knowledge” of the plan, Google and Lava are gearing up to launch the next Android One handset in India. The new smartphone is expected to launch on July 14, will feature renewed specifications and will have a retail price of Rs. 12,000.
The first wave of Android One handsets were not exactly what we would call a success, with less than 800,000 units in consumer hands in India at the last count. That’s considerably less than MediaTek’s ambitious target of two million handsets by the end of the first year.
There are probably two main factors that have held Android One back. Firstly, a lack of retail store presence prevented customers from being exposed to the products. This time around Google is apparently working more closely with Lava, to make sure that the next Android One phone is available online and in shops. Google is also expected to spend around 10 to 15 million in marketing and promotion.
“The first-phase partners took devices from original device makers (ODMs) in China and had no say over hardware and software. The latest device is controlled by Lava, which would be in a position to provide an enhanced experience,”
Secondly, the hardware wasn’t really competitive with other handsets that have shown up the country since. To address this issue, the next Android One phone is rumoured to arrive with better mid-range hardware. MediaTek will still be providing the SoC but the phone will also come with 2GB of RAM and a larger 5-inch display, although we don’t know at what resolution. Google and Lava are also said to be working on specific software features tailored to the region.
By working more closely with individual partners, perhaps the hope is that the next Android One phones provide a more refined experience, but this looks like it will come at a higher price point. The expected retail price of Rs. 12,000 is almost double what the first generation of handsets cost.
Perhaps more will be revealed at the rumoured launch event on July 14th in Delhi. Google India decline to comment.
Eight Korean card companies are testing Samsung Pay to iron out bugs
I’ll forgive you if you had forgotten all about Samsung Pay, as we are still waiting on the consumer launch following the service’s unveiling back in March. As part of the pre-launch schedule, sources states that Samsung and eight South Korean card companies have been thoroughly testing Samsung Pay, to ensure that it’is ready for public launch.
According to financial industry sources, Samsung is investigating and testing issues with the technology used to beam information to conventional card readers that rely on magnetic fields to send and receive data. Apparently, this technology hasn’t been working as smoothly has expected on older card readers, resulting in a failure to recognize the transactions all the time. Repeatedly having to retry authentication would certainly be frustrating for users.
There are more than 100 different types of CAT terminals in use throughout Korea. More than 50 percent of them are thought to be more than 10 years old and could struggle to work efficiently with Samsung Pay. As a result, Samsung has brought local card companies on board in order to conduct multiple tests and iron out the issues before the consumer launch.
For a recap, Samsung Pay works with a number of different payment methods, and emulates magnetic cards by creating a magnetic field to activate a Credit Authorization Terminal once the user has cleared the payment using the fingerprint scanner.
“Samsung Electronics has decided to delay the release date of Samsung Pay from July to Sept. 1st in a bid to make it technically perfect.” – anonymous official
According to an official familiar with development, this is the reason why Samsung decided to delay the launch of its payment service from July to September. It’s certainly better to have the technology working out of the gate, but let’s hope that Samsung Pay doesn’t suffer too many major delays.
Deal: iOttie car mounts are 40% off or more on Amazon today
Mobile technology is slowly making it into our cars, though the progress seems painfully slow at times. There’s a variety of gadgets for the car out there, but for many users a good mount is all they need to bring a dose of Android smarts to the dashboard.
Today Amazon is bringing a selection of well-reviewed iOttie smartphone car mounts and related accessories with discounts in excess of 40 percent.
Here’s what you can get right now (or check out the full list):
- iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Holder $16.99 (list price $29.95)
- Car Mount, iOttie iTap Magnetic Air Vent Mount $16.99 (list price $29.95)
- iOttie Easy Flex 3 Car Mount Holder $12.99 (list price $24.99)
- Car Charger, iOttie RapidVolt 5Amp/25-Watt Dual Port USB Car Charger $7.99 (list price $19.95)
- Bike Mount, iOttie Active Edge Bike & Bar, Motorcycle Mount $22.99 (list price $39.95)
- iOttie Easy Flex 3 Car Mount Holder $12.99 (list price $24.99)
- Car Charger, iOttie RapidVolt 5Amp/25-Watt Dual Port USB Car Charger $7.99 (list price $19.95)
- Bike Mount, iOttie Active Edge Bike & Bar, Motorcycle Mount $22.99 (list price $39.95)
- iOttie Easy Flex 3 Car Mount Holder $12.99 (list price $24.99)
Don’t let the iPhone imagery put you off: these are universal holders that will work with many Android devices. All of them have solid reviews (4.2 stars or higher), and the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 is even the best seller in its category.
This Deal of the Day is valid through tonight at midnight Pacific. Happy shopping!
Best Vodafone Android phones (UK)
Following on from our look at the best that EE has to offer, today we’re browsing though the best Vodafone Android phones on the market. Vodafone is a well-established player in the UK market and one of the longest running without some sort of merger.
The network has been gradually mixing in some home brand production on the same shelves as the staple high-end models, leading to an interesting range of products on offer. The company also has an online outlet store, offering users bargain prices on nearly-new and refurbished handsets.
Don’t miss: Vodafone UK network review (2015)
Let’s kick off our review of the best Vodafone UK smartphones!
#1 LG G4
Vodafone is one of the first UK carriers to offer LG’s latest flagship smartphone. The big talking point with the LG G4 is its improved f/1.8 aperture camera and manual shooting mode to get the most out of your pictures. The inclusion of laser auto focus also ensures that your snaps will always look sharp.
On top of that LG’s latest smartphone packs in a subtly curved QHD display, plenty of RAM and storage space and a big 3,000mAh battery. Although not featuring the very highest-end Snapdragon 810 SoC, we’ve seen that the 808 runs cooler and puts in an equally impressive performance.
The LG G4 is a top of the line flagship in every regard but features a slightly lower price point that the latest Galaxy S6 or One M9. Vodafone is offering the G4 for £0 upfront with a two year £35 per month contract. You’ll need to pay an extra £70 up front for an equivalent 32GB Galaxy S6, which doesn’t feature expandable storage capacity either!
Specs
- 5.5-inch LCD display with 1440×2560 resolution
- 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB internal storage with support for 128GB microSD card
- 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
- Removable 3,000mAh battery
- 149.1 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 154g
- Metallic Grey, Red Leather
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
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#2 Nexus 6 and Moto 360
If the LG G4 isn’t quite large enough for you then perhaps you’ll be interested in the Google Nexus 6. The handset is usually offered directly through the Google store with a rather substantial upfront price tag, but Vodafone is not only subsidising the cost of the latest and greatest Nexus, but is also throwing in a Moto 360 smartwatch as well. It’s quite the deal.
The Nexus 6 offers a stock Android Lollipop experience complete with the latest updates. Unlike some previous Nexus devices, the 6 is also sporting some top-of-the-line pieces of hardware, including a QHD display, front facing speakers and a 13MP rear camera with optical image stabilization. The Moto 360 makes for an excellent companion, complete with Android Wear OS to ping your notification directly to your wrist.
Price wise, the bundle can be yours for £0 upfront and £34 per month, making it cheaper than many single handset offers. If this combo doesn’t take your fancy, Vodafone also has a similarly compelling LG G Flex 2 and G Watch R selection for the same price.
Specs
- 5.96-inch AMOLED display with 1440×2560 resolution
- 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB internal storage
- 13MP rear camera with 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 3,220mAh battery
- 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm, 184g
- Midnight Blue
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
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#3 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
If you’re looking for a fully equipped flagship smartphone then the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is probably the leading choice. With cutting edge processor and camera hardware, wireless charging, and Samsung’s latest curved AMOLED display, there’s no finer example of the industry’s latest hardware.
The least expensive up front contract that Vodafone offers begins at just £9 down, but with higher monthly payments to make up the gap. Contracts for the 64GB model start at £54 per month over two years, or £59 for 128GB of internal storage. There are also options with much more expensive upfront costs and lower monthly fees. Of course, opting for the regular Galaxy S6 model will save you a few pounds per month as well.
Specs
- 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440×2560 resolution
- 2.1GHz Samsung Exynos 7420 SoC
- 3GB of RAM
- 32/64/128GB internal storage
- 16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 2,550mAh battery
- 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, 138g
- Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum or White Pearl colours
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
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#4 Samsung Galaxy Note 4
I don’t think we can mention Samsung without bringing up the Galaxy Note 4. Still a competitive high-end smartphone, the Note 4 is definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a handset capable of keeping up with your productive self.
As well as high-end hardware and a large vivid display, Samsung bundles the Note 4 with a stylus and series of apps to help you take notes and keep organized.
Vodafone is selling the Galaxy Note 4 for a little cheaper than the Galaxy S6, with monthly contract fees beginning at £39 per month with £0 down. Prices can reach as high as £54 per month if you’re looking for a package with 10GB of data.
Specs
- 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440×2560 resolution
- 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB internal storage with 128GB microSD card support
- 16MP rear camera and 3.7MP front camera
- Removable 3,220mAh battery
- 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm, 176g
- Black Charcoal
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
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#5 Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Next up in our best Vodafone Android phones list is the Xperia M4 Aqua, which is a good option for those looking to save a few pennies. The handset features a 13MP rear camera, a Snapdragon 615 processing package and Sony’s rather good software features, which is great for everyday use and snapping the occasional good looking pic.
This M4 Aqua is not just a solid mid-ranger, but it also sports IP68 rating for resistance to dust and water, a feature usually reserved for Sony’s high-end models. However, the 2,400mAh is perhaps not ideal for the very heavy user.
Vodafone is selling the M4 Aqua starting at just £22 per month with £0 and is throwing in a free wireless speaker to sweeten the deal.
Specs
- 5-inch LCD display with 720×1280 resolution
- 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC
- 2GB of RAM
- 8GB of internal memory with up to 128GB microSD card
- 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 2,400mAh battery
- 145.5 x 72.6 x 7.3 mm, 136g
- Black or White
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
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#6 Vodafone Smart Ultra 6
Perhaps a surprise entry in our best Vodafone Android phones list is the home brand Smart Ultra 6. Well, technically the Smart Ultra 6 is not a proper white-box product, instead it is a re-branded ZTE Blade S6 Plus.
Despite the low £125 price tag, the handset features a 1080p 5.5-inch display, 13MP rear camera, competitive Snapdragon 615 processing package and 16GB of storage. Perfect for the day to day demands of a daily driver.
The handset is a ludicrously good deal at just £125 with a PAYG SIM, but Vodafone also has the phone available on contract for £17 per month for two years. That will net you 500MB of data, 500 minutes and unlimited texts.
Specs
- 5.5-inch LCD display with 1080×1920 resolution
- 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC
- 3GB of RAM
- 16GB internal memory with up to 64GB with a microSD card
- 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
- Non-removable 2,400mAh battery
- 154 x 77 x 8.35mm, 159g
- Grey
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
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That’s it for our look at the best Android phones available on Vodafone UK. Don’t miss: Vodafone UK network review (2015)
Alleged first shot of Android-powered Blackberry smartphone shows physical keyboard
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I’m beginning to think that @evleaks isn’t really retired. In yet another leak from his supposed retirement, noted tech leaker Evan Blass a.k.a. evleaks has leaked what appears to be our first look at the rumoured Android-powered Blackberry smartphone. Much like the rumours we have heard, the image depicts a smartphone device that has a physical keyboard attached to the bottom – ironically, what is probably on the screen above it appears to be an on-screen keyboard, but that’s just extraneous detail. Also what’s notable from what little we can see are the Android Lollipop soft keys centred at the bottom of the screen, proving (if this image is legitimate) that Blackberry really is going with Android for a device in the near future.
Apart from the image itself, evleaks also says that this device is known as the Blackberry Venice – whether that’s just an internal name or the official name is up for discussion, but we’re guessing it’s just internal. Furthermore, the Venice is allegedly going to be sold at AT&T; it’s unclear whether this is an exclusive deal or evleaks only knows of the AT&T variant so far, but it’s all intriguing news at this point.
What do you think about the Android-powered Blackberry smartphone pictured here? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Twitter (1), (2) via TalkAndroid
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CTL announces the H4 Education Chromebook
Earlier today, CTL took the wraps off its latest Chromebook, the H4 Education. This model is aimed at students in lower and middle school who require access to the Internet and basic word processing software via Google Drive. The device will retail for $199 and has a 10 hour battery on board, making it the perfect companion for any student.
The H4’s specifications include a 11.6-inch HD widescreen LED-backlit display display which has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, a 1.8GHz Rockchip quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage.
This device has built-in Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, two USB 2.0 ports, an SDcard slot and an HDMI out slot — so you’ll always have the facility to share files, connect to the internet, mirror your screen and transfer documents.
As you’d expect of any laptop that’s designed to be portable, the H4 Education is pretty rugged, but unlike most machines on the market, this one’s water resistant with the ability to withstand drops of water from a height of 70cm.
CTL also announced that purchasers of the H4 Education Chromebook will be eligible for the free 100GB of Google Drive storage offered by Google.
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