Pebble Time smartwatch arrives at Best Buy and Target stores
If you passed on Pebble Time’s crowdfunding campaign because you wanted to wait for reviews (or just wanted the safety net of a retail purchase), you now have an easy way to pick one up. The color smartwatch is now available at Best Buy and Target stores in the US for the same $199 that you’d pay online. You won’t get any special rewards for waiting for the brick-and-mortar release (it’s the same black, white or red wristwear that backers received), but you can at least buy one on impulse when you’re coming home from work. With that in mind, you might want to wait for the Pebble Time Steel’s retail debut if you’re not in a rush — a little comparison shopping wouldn’t hurt.
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Microsoft Hyperlapse Mobile app is now out of beta
In case you haven’t heard of Microsoft’s Hyperlapse effort, they’ve produced a mobile app aimed for adventurers who want to share quality timelapses of those spectacular moments throughout the day. Unfortunately for those interested, the Hyperlapse Mobile app lived in beta form for a while and was limited to a few select Android devices.
But not anymore. Microsoft has finally finished the Android version of Hyperlapse Mobile and it is now widely available, and for free! But bear in mind that if you have an older handset, your mileage may vary. You at least need to be on Android 4.4 (KitKat).
Hyperlapse can be thought of as fancy timelapse video capture. Microsoft’s goal with the project was to smooth out current shaky (sometimes nauseating) action sequences and make them more presentable. Behind the scenes, the Hyperlapse algorithm applies a lot of stabilization and uniformity to frame transitions.
There isn’t much to using the Hyperlapse Mobile app. You can either import a current video or capture a new one through the app. The effect speed is variable, from 2x up to 32x. It even works for selfie videos.
Give it a whirl next time your out and about, just make sure to watch for oncoming traffic.
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Snapdragon 820-powered ASUS Padfone S2 being prepared for March release
You may recall last year when ASUS released its Padfone S. According to a new report, that phone could be getting a revamp early next year. The Asus Padfone S is nearly a year old, but was praised highly for the innovation brought to the market.
According to Leaksfly, the new product will be called the Asus Padfone S2. The device will likely be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is going to debut in late quarter four. The new chipset will bring crazy high speeds while keeping battery consumption at a minimum.
According to leaked specs, the Asus Padfone S2 will sport a 5.5-inch 2K display. Inside, the Padfone S2 will come with a large 3060mAh battery, feature 4GB of RAM, 32GB / 64GB internal storage, and 20.7MP / 8MP cameras.
Via: Mobipicker
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LG Tribute 2 and Tribute Duo comes to Sprint Prepaid and Virgin Mobile
LG’s pair of budget phones, the Tribute 2 and Tribute Duo, are now available on Sprint Prepaid and Virgin Mobile for $99. The Tribute Duo will be available on Sprint’s own network, while the Tribute Duo can be found on its subsidiary, Virgin Mobile.
Both devices feature a 4.5-inch display, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, a 1,900mAh battery, and they’re both rocking the latest flavor of Android Lollipop: 5.1. Similar to many of LG’s devices, physical buttons are placed on the back of the device.
The LG Tribute 2 and Tribute Duo are great for those on a budget and run relatively fast, despite not being as powerful as today’s flagships. If you’re interested, Sprint Prepaid plans start at $35/month for unlimited talk, text, and 1GB of data.
Alternatively, Virgin Mobile plans start at $30 per month for 300 minutes talk, unlimited text, and 3GB of data. If 300 minutes isn’t enough, Virgin Mobile will throw in unlimited talk for an extra $10/month.
LG’s Tribute 2 recently launched on Sprint subsidiary Boost Mobile alongside a more impressive device, the LG Volt 2.
source: Sprint
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Yu YUREKA PLUS is a new mid-range handset with a 5.5-inch Full HD display
YU, a brand operated by Micromax, just launched the YUREKA PLUS, the company’s latest smartphone in the YU series.
The YUREKA PLUS has a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and a subtle curvature minimalist design. It is powered by a Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and runs on Cyanogen OS 12 based on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). It also comes with a boost in the camera department from it predecessor. The device will have Cat4 LTE support, including support for 4G LTE bands (TDD B40 2300MHz and FDD B3 1800MHz) for India.
YU YUREKA PLUS specifications, courtesy of Fone Arena:
- 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) (ARM Cortex A53 – 4×1.5GHz + 4×1.0GHz) processor with Adreno 405 GPU
- 2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
- Dual SIM
- Cyanogen OS 12 based on Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, Sony IMX214 sensor, 5P Largan Blue Lens, 1080p video recording
- 5MP front-facing camera, 1.4 micron pixel size
- 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- 2500mAh battery
The YU YUREKA PLUS comes in two colors: MoonDust Grey with a polished finish and a limited edition Alabaster White. The device is priced at Rs. 9,999 and will available exclusively through Amazon starting July 24. Registrations for the sale have already started.
Via: Fone Arena
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YouTube’s upcoming paid video streaming service already has licensing deals with 90% of viewership
Google is hard at work trying to roll all kinds of content into its YouTube streaming service. We already have Music Key, and a service dedicated to video game streaming is still in the pipeline. There are still rumors of an upcoming paid video streaming service to compete with Netflix and Amazon, though, and some new details have emerged about progress on that service today.
Google has reportedly secured deals with over 90% of viewership on YouTube, and interestingly enough, that doesn’t include a single major television network. YouTube says that everything is going according to plan, though, so they’re either planning on the networks jumping in at the last minute or they’re going to float the entire service with original programming.
According to some producers close to the inner workings of this service, original content could end up being a major component of YouTube over the next year. We might end up seeing several exclusive original series on YouTube next year that will only be available to paid subscribers, driving subscription fees for the company. Whether or not those shows will be any good remains to be seen, but budgets for series reportedly goes all the way up to $5 million, so hopefully YouTube can craft something worth watching out of that.
Aside from the actual content, subscribers will also probably get some useful YouTube features like offline playback and background playback on a phone or tablet, which would be a first for a major video streaming service. Overall, it sounds like Music Key, but for video.
YouTube expects the service to start rolling out by the end of this year, so we have just a few months before all the details get clarified.
source: Bloomberg
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Asus launches the Chromebook Flip C100, featuring a 1.8GHz processor and 4GB of RAM
Asus has launched a new hybrid machine, the Chromebook Flip C100. It features a 10-inch IPS display, and can comfortably be flipped around to transform it into a tablet. The device runs Chrome OS, however, it can run Android applications as well.
The Chromebook Flip C100 comes in at at just under 2lbs and is 0.6-inches thick. It features a Rockchip 3288-C quad-core 1.8GHz CPU, 2GB or 4GB of RAM configurations, 16GB of internal storage, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a micro HDMI port, and a integrated SD card reader.
Users will also find the device lasting up to 9 hours on battery. Additionally, you’ll get 100GB of Google Drive storage for two years upon the date you redeem the offer.
It costs $249 or $399, depending on your RAM configuration, and is available through Asus’ own online store, Newegg, or Amazon.
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Sony testing new concept software in Sweden
Sony is working on a new version of its software for Xperia devices that may bring a design overhaul to the company’s devices in the near future. Sony says that the concept software brings a “fresh take on the Sony user experience”.
Xperia Z3 owners in Sweden will be able to evaluate this new concept by joining a select beta and provide feedback to Sony. This will take place between July 27 and September 13, 2015. If you want to sign up, click here.
This is way overdue as the Sony’s user interface on Xperia devices has remained the same except for a few small tweaks here and there in recent iterations of the its lineup. The timing of the user interface change could very well coincide with the launch of Sony’s next flagship.
Do you think Sony needs a UI revamp? Or do you like the current Xperia UI? Let us know in the comments.
Source: Swedroid
Via: Xperia Blog
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ASUS Chromebook Flip 2-in-1 convertible laptop now available for $249
Finding an inexpensive, capable Chromebook isn’t too difficult nowadays, but what if you’re looking for something with a bit more functionality than a normal laptop? ASUS‘ Chromebook Flip C100, which was first announced in March, is a convertible laptop/tablet hybrid that is now available for purchase starting at just $249.
The Flip sports a 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 800 resolution, a quad-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, 2 or 4GB of RAM, an aluminum chassis, and a battery that’s supposed to last up to nine hours on a single charge. It also weighs under 2 pounds, measures just .6-inches thin and comes with 16GB of on-board storage and a built-in HD webcam. The big story with this Chromebook is its ability to be used as a notebook computer or a tablet just by flipping the keyboard around. If you’d like to use it as a tablet, flipping the keyboard around to the back will automatically pull up the on-screen navigation buttons.
With its 10.1-inch screen, the Chromebook Flip’s size may not be ideal for everyone. But if you’re looking for a 2-in-1 hybrid device and would like to give Chrome OS a try, this may be the device for you. Depending on which configuration you choose, you can purchase the Chromebook Flip from Amazon, ASUS or Newegg for $249 or $299.
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