Motorola reels off some interesting, and disturbing, facts about our relationship with our phones
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You might remember that when Motorola announced it would be holding an event on July 28th, their open invite included the caption “your relationship status is about to change”. We now know (and we suspected anyway) that Motorola was referring to our relationship with our phones – as an interesting and related aside, Motorola has gathered some facts about relationships we have with our phones and presented them in infographic form.
The infographic includes tidbits like:
- 60% in the entire world sleep while holding their phones (74% in India and 70% in China)
- 17% of people use their phones in the shower (27% in Brazil)
- Only 39% of people refer to their relationship with their phone as happy (19% in China)
- 22% of people would give up sex for a weekend rather than their smartphone
Some of these you can see happening, while others just seems a little bizarre. For the full list of facts, you can see the infographic through the link here.
What do you think about these relationship facts about people and their phones? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Motorola via Phone Arena
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The Razer Serval is now available on the Google Play Store for $80
Gaming on your mobile devices is becoming increasingly more and more popular. It has been for the last few years or so. There have already been a few gaming controllers for mobile devices that have been released in the past, such as the Moga controllers and the Mad Catz LYNX. Now, there’s another player in the market.
After announcing the Razer Forge Android TV, Razer has released the Razer Serval. This is a gaming controller that is compatible with both the Razer Forge, as well as Android devices, and should definitely make gaming a bit (lot) easier and more fun than without one. The Razer Serval is rather intriguing since it’s compatible with both the Forge and Android devices.
The biggest draw for those looking for a mobile gaming controller, is the adjustable clip that allows you to attach your device to the controller. While Moga does this already, it’s nice to see Razer doing the same, and it would be interesting to see how well it actually works.
Now there are two different options if you’re in the market for a gaming controller. You can head over to the Google Play Store and pick up JUST the controller for $79.99, OR you can grab the whole Razer Forge TV Gaming Bundle for $149.99. So if you’re in the market for an Android TV device, the better option may be to just get the Gaming Bundle.
If you already have a Razer Forge TV or the Razer Serval, let us know what you think about it in the comments below.
Source: Google Play via: Engadget
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The Razer Serval is now available on the Google Play Store for $80
Gaming on your mobile devices is becoming increasingly more and more popular. It has been for the last few years or so. There have already been a few gaming controllers for mobile devices that have been released in the past, such as the Moga controllers and the Mad Catz LYNX. Now, there’s another player in the market.
After announcing the Razer Forge Android TV, Razer has released the Razer Serval. This is a gaming controller that is compatible with both the Razer Forge, as well as Android devices, and should definitely make gaming a bit (lot) easier and more fun than without one. The Razer Serval is rather intriguing since it’s compatible with both the Forge and Android devices.
The biggest draw for those looking for a mobile gaming controller, is the adjustable clip that allows you to attach your device to the controller. While Moga does this already, it’s nice to see Razer doing the same, and it would be interesting to see how well it actually works.
Now there are two different options if you’re in the market for a gaming controller. You can head over to the Google Play Store and pick up JUST the controller for $79.99, OR you can grab the whole Razer Forge TV Gaming Bundle for $149.99. So if you’re in the market for an Android TV device, the better option may be to just get the Gaming Bundle.
If you already have a Razer Forge TV or the Razer Serval, let us know what you think about it in the comments below.
Source: Google Play via: Engadget
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Angry Birds 2 flies onto the Google Play Store for free
Today’s the day, you can get your revenge on those green pigs for stealing your eggs. Rovio has released the sequel to the ever-popular Angry Birds game, with Angry Birds 2. After seeing Rovio release a bunch of spin-off games, and movie-sponsored versions, it wasn’t really known whether a true sequel was in the works. Well, it’s finally here.
The goal of Angry Birds 2 is the same as the rest, use a slingshot to launch various types of birds across the map and destroy the little piggies to try and exact some revenge and get your eggs back. There are a few new variables that Rovio has added with Angry Birds 2.
Previously, you would be stuck with the lineup of birds that was pre-picked for your pig-hunting adventures. Now, with Angry Birds 2, you can select which birds you would like to use via cards. There is also a power-up bar in the top right hand corner, that once filled, gives you an extra card, and putting another bird back in your lineup.
Now, there are lives that you have, so you can’t just re-play the same level over and over again without any penalty. You do start with five lives, and as with most games nowadays, an in-app purchase can restore your life count. There are some other nuances of the game that we will get into later, but in the mean time, hit the widget down below, and get to playing some Angry Birds 2.
If you have already started playing, let us know what you think about Angry Birds 2 in the comment section below.
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Angry Birds 2 flies onto the Google Play Store for free
Today’s the day, you can get your revenge on those green pigs for stealing your eggs. Rovio has released the sequel to the ever-popular Angry Birds game, with Angry Birds 2. After seeing Rovio release a bunch of spin-off games, and movie-sponsored versions, it wasn’t really known whether a true sequel was in the works. Well, it’s finally here.
The goal of Angry Birds 2 is the same as the rest, use a slingshot to launch various types of birds across the map and destroy the little piggies to try and exact some revenge and get your eggs back. There are a few new variables that Rovio has added with Angry Birds 2.
Previously, you would be stuck with the lineup of birds that was pre-picked for your pig-hunting adventures. Now, with Angry Birds 2, you can select which birds you would like to use via cards. There is also a power-up bar in the top right hand corner, that once filled, gives you an extra card, and putting another bird back in your lineup.
Now, there are lives that you have, so you can’t just re-play the same level over and over again without any penalty. You do start with five lives, and as with most games nowadays, an in-app purchase can restore your life count. There are some other nuances of the game that we will get into later, but in the mean time, hit the widget down below, and get to playing some Angry Birds 2.
If you have already started playing, let us know what you think about Angry Birds 2 in the comment section below.
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Samsung to let Chinese users uninstall pre-loaded apps
Samsung is to let users of its smartphones in China uninstall any preloaded apps they do not want to stave off the threat of additional court cases. The Korean manufacturer – alongside Chinese counterpart Oppo – was sued by a committee in China designed to protect consumer rights as it prevented Galaxy users from deleting preloaded applications.
Related: Xiaomi and Samsung are the most faked Android phone brands in China
To allow customers to uninstall preloaded apps, the manufacturer will make patches available to download at after-sales centres from next month but this may not be enough, with the committee confirming there are currently no plans to drop the lawsuit.
In a statement to KoreaTimes, Samsung said:
“Chinese consumers using Samsung’s Galaxy phones can now delete applications that were pre-installed because Samsung Electronics plans to provide software patches so things get done from next month.”
Samsung was sued after the committee found that 24 of the 44 pre-installed applications on the Galaxy Note 3 – with model number N9008S – were required in order to use the smartphone. While the move to allow customers to remove preloaded applications via the patches should appease some customers, it looks like the Korean manufacturer will be held to its promise with the committee confirming:
“If Samsung fails to meet its own promise, then the legal tussle will be continued and expanded.”
Galaxy in video:
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On its website, Samsung China said it will allow customers to preloaded unwanted applications on all of its smartphones going forward, including the latest Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Samsung’s new devices have less bloatware than several previous Samsung flagships and while the preloaded apps can be disabled, it looks like users, in China at least, will be able to completely remove them to free up internal storage.
As the lawsuit only focuses on devices sold in China, it’s unlikely these patches will be made available to users outside the Chinese market. Do you think Samsung need to make these available to all customers? Would you like this patch for your Samsung smartphone and should other manufacturers follow suit? Let us know your views in the comments below guys!
Angry Birds 2 arrives on Android
Can you believe that it has been almost five years since Rovio Entertainment first launched Angry Birds on Android? Now a successor, the simply named Angry Birds 2, has arrived for Android. I suppose Rovio doesn’t count all of those themed spin-off games as true sequels.
The title sticks to the tried and tested formula of flinging fowl at those rather sickly looking swine. Angry Birds 2 also brings additional spells, multi-stage levels, challenges, and new bosses to try and mix up the familiar setting.
The business model still relies on in-app purchases and advertisements to make up for the lack of an upfront cost, with in-app purchases ranging from £0.79 to £79.99 per item. Although this will all be familiar to players of previous entries in the series.
Download Angry Brids 2 from the Play Store
Time will tell if Rovio can repeat its early success with its Angry Birds 2 sequel. Are there any takers out there, or have you already had your fill of Angry Birds?
This is what an Android clamshell looks like
The mobile industry has come a long way over the past decade but a few years back, clamshell (aka flip) phones were all the rage with customers clamouring for a portable device that was functional and feature-rich yet small in the pocket.
Related: Samsung unveils Android-powered Galaxy Folder flip phone
Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen smartphones become the rage with touchscreens that continue to grow in size and clamshell phones have gone the way of other legacy form factors by almost disappearing from the market. Samsung however, is looking to bring the clamshell back and in the Galaxy Folder, we have the company’s latest Android clamshell smartphone, which was announced a couple of days ago and shares the same name as its predecessor from two years ago.
A user on YouTube has got their hands on the Galaxy Folder and uploaded an unboxing, which gives us our first real-life look at Samsung’s new Android clamshell device.
Galaxy in video:
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Based on the video, we can see the device brings back the iconic clamshell form factor and combines big buttons with a 3.8-inch touchscreen, which allows you to make the most of the Android operating system. Other notable specs of the smartphone include 8GB expandable storage, LTE, GPS, an 8MP rear camera, 2MP front facing camera and a 1800 mAh non-removable battery that should be plenty given the relatively small screen size.
The new Galaxy Folder is set to launch in South Korea next month with prices starting at around $250 for an unlocked smartphone. The handset probably won’t be released in other markets, which is a shame as – just like the LG Gentle – we can definitely see a demand from feature phone users looking to upgrade to their first smartphone.
Google shows off the Android M’s Auto Backup for Apps function in video
One of the great things about flashing a custom Rom on your Android device is being able to backup and restore your apps via the custom recovery or by using an app such as Titanium Backup, it’s especially helpful if you’ve had to factory reset your device or if you’ve swapped over to a new device. Now it seems like un-rooted users will also be able to automatically backup and restore their apps thanks to a feature called ‘Auto Backup for Apps’ that is present in the latest Android M Preview.
Google’s Matthew Jav Williams takes us on a video run through of the Auto Backup for Apps feature, telling us that the apps user data will be automatically backed up and stored in Google Drive with a 25mb limit. The app backups will not count as part of your Google Drive quota. If you’ve installed apps on your device either from a third-party app store or by side-loading, don’t worry, they will also be backed up because the Auto Backup for Apps function isn’t directly tied to the Google Play Store.
Backups will occur when:
- It is night-time
- The device is charging
- The device is connected to WiFi
Developers can include this feature into their apps by re-building their apps with version 23 of the SDK, they can also choose to opt out of including the auto backup function as well as choosing not to back up sensitive data or device specific tokens. Matthew gives some coding examples in the video below which show how easy it is for developers to include the Auto Backup for Apps function.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Source: Google Developers Blog
Via: Phandroid
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Sony teases a new Xperia reveal on August 3rd, looks to debut new camera sensor
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Sony has used the same, albeit impressive, 21MP camera sensor in its last four flagship Xperia Z devices, and while not many other devices in the market can boast such performance, it’s probably time for a change. To that end, Sony has started teasing a new Xperia device today, posting a rather abstract photo on their Twitter page with the caption “Focus closely now, a new way to capture split-second photos is coming,” and says that the announcement will be made on August 3rd. We’re assuming that’s a not-so-subtle way to suggest that Sony will be announcing a new Xperia device that has this new formidable camera sensor, alleged to be the Sony Exmor RS IMX230 sensor.
Focus closely now, a new way to capture split-second photos is coming. 03.08.15 #Xperia pic.twitter.com/VVE21DKLyk
— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) July 30, 2015
Based on prior rumours, we’re not sure that this Xperia device is going to be the Xperia Z5 – Sony typically saves its big announcements for IFA in September. There’s also the possibility the device could be the Xperia C5 Ultra, but frankly with Samsung announcing its device early this year, it’s possible anything could happen with Sony on August 3rd – we’re up for being surprised.
What device do you think Sony will launch on August 3rd?
Source: Twitter via XperiaBlog
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