Huawei Honor 7 sold out in China in just 2 minutes
Huawei’s new Honor 7 flagship had its first flash sale in China yesterday and the smartphone seems to have gone down rather well. The company achieved a new record, selling out of stock in just 2 minutes.
The flash sale stocked 200,000 units of the Honor 7 with a few different hardware configurations, all of which were bought up in just a couple of minutes. That works out to a crazy 1,667 handsets snapped up each second.
The models on sale included the standard 16GB version for 1999 Yuan ($322), a middle option with dual-SIM LTE for 2199 Yuan ($354) and the all network compatible 64GB model for 2499 Yuan ($400).
The Huawei Honor 7 was announced at the end of last month. The smartphone features some compelling specifications for its price tag and stacks up rather nicely against many of the more expensive flagships on the market. It’s the value for money on offer here which has made the smartphone so attractive to the Chinese market.
The Honor 7 features a 5.2-inch 1080p display and is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Kirin 930 SoC, 3GB of RAM, 21MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, and comes with up to 64GB of internal storage with microSD card support for a further 128GB. Very reasonable for $400, at most.
The next Chinese flash sale for the Honor 7 is scheduled for July 14th. You’ll definitely want to open up your browser early if you want to stand a chance of grabbing one.
T-Mobile’s Summer Shocker 2 day sale starts now
T-Mobile kicked off its Summer Shocker sale yesterday. This is a 2-day sale that offers discounts on several smartphones when ordered online or via telephone, and it ends today!
The Summer Shocker sale includes Android phones that run the gambit. Unfortunately, you’ll need to be a new customer or open a new line in order to take advantage of their sale prices.
Here’s what you can expect from T-Mobile:
- Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge for $48 off with code DEAL48
- LG G2 for $144 off with code G2DEAL
- Samsung Galaxy S5 and Google Nexus 5 for $48 off with code CPO48
- LG Leon LTE for $36 off with code LEONPROMO
- ALCATEL ONETOUCH Evolve™ 2 for $19.20
Source: T-Mobile
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Download and install latest Google Play Store 5.7.6 APK (Material Design)
The Google Play Store has just received a version bump, bringing it to version 5.7.6 and few minor changes.
What’s New
– tweaks to character animations
– updated look for What’s New
Of course, there could be more undisclosed under the hood performance enhancements not immediately noticeable.
If like me you like to be on the cutting edge of developments, you can go ahead and grab the latest Google Play Store 5.7.6 APK from here.
Notice anything else different in the newest version of the Google Play Store? Drop us a comment below.
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Critical Flash exploit emerges from Hacking Team breach
Feel safe with your fully-patched computer? If you use Flash and land on the wrong website, you may get a virus or even a cryptolocker that renders your machine unusable. That’s because a sophisticated “zero-day” exploit stolen from Hacking Team has now been released into the wild. As a reminder, Hacking Team is the infamous outfit that supplies US law enforcement and various governments around the world with digital spying tools. However, the company suffered an embarrassing attack on its own servers, and among the 400GB of data stolen were some nasty tools originally intended for use by agencies like the US Drug Enforcement Agency.
TRANSLATION: Worst-case scenario is now in play – HT Flash 0day with NO patch is now being used to deliver Cryptolockers via exploit kits
– InfoSec Taylor (@SwiftOnSecurity) July 8, 2015
Security experts say attackers have now unleashed those tools on the internet, leaving all computers vulnerable until Adobe patches Flash, which it’s expected to do tomorrow. Malwarebytes called it “one of the fastest documented cases of an immediate weaponization in the wild, possibly thanks to the detailed instructions left by the Hacking Team.” So what can you do about it? Obviously, be careful about which sites you visit, but you may also want to either enable “click-to-play” for the Flash plug-in or disable it completely, as detailed by How-To Geek.
Meanwhile, there are questions about how this shitstorm happened in the first place. As Forbes pointed out, leaked emails show that the FBI and DEA were keen on Hacking Team’s software, which can run $500,000 for a full cross-platform setup. Other emails revealed that Hacking Team sold its wares to oppressive regimes in countries like Sudan.
TRANSLATION: This means you can get a Cryptolocker/virus just by browsing the web with a fully-patched machine RIGHT NOW. Take action above.
– InfoSec Taylor (@SwiftOnSecurity) July 8, 2015
Critics argue that increased cyber-spying by governments begets ultra-sophisticated hacking tools that can fall into the wrong hands. That in turn makes everyone more vulnerable, as today’s attack proves (again). Ironically, FBI director James Comey is also trying to convince lawmakers today that it should be trusted with backdoor access to encrypted cellphones. However, given the competence and questionable ethics of the companies it works with, it’s hard to see how that’s a good idea.
Filed under: Internet, Software
Source: Malwarebytes
Google Maps for iOS can share places on Facebook
There might be a time when you quickly need to share your location on Facebook to make sure at least one person knows where you are. If that ever happens, you can just fire up Google Maps on an iPhone or an iPad, drop a pin and share your info from within the app, now that it’s been updated with the feature. The latest version’s also useful if you’re friends with someone who always seems to get lost, since it comes with the ability to share via FB’s Messenger app, as well. Plus, it brings a better Transit view to the platform with more route choices and real-time arrival info, just like the one already available on Android. Finally, you get a brand new image gallery when you update. That will make it easy to look at user-uploaded photos on Maps, which you can use to cross-reference places you’ve never visited in the past.
Filed under: Misc, Mobile, Apple, Google
Source: iTunes
Sony partners with Twitch to broadcast from Xperia devices
Gaming is a key part of Sony’s broader strategy and the company has been gradually integrating gaming features with its Xperia line-up of smartphones and tablets. The latest development sees Sony partner up with Twitch, a popular video streaming platform focused on gaming.
Sony has developed an app that brings in-device broadcasting to your Android device, allowing you to stream your Android games directly to your Twitch audience. With over 35 million Twitch mobile app installs alone, there are plenty of people watching out there.
However, the app will only be available for Sony’s latest handsets, the Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4, Xperia Z4v and the Xperia Z4 Tablet. Unfortunately, we don’t know if Sony will be brining the service to other handsets in the future.
“By partnering with an innovator like Sony Mobile … we are able to ensure our community has more avenues to embrace their passion.” – Brooke Van Dusen, Director of Business Development, Twitch
This isn’t actually the first time that Sony has teamed up with a big video partner for live streaming. The same application already works with a Youtube account. Essentially, the app uploads your Xperia screen in real time to either Youtube or Twitch.
In a previous effort to win over gamers, Sony introduced WiFi network streaming to its Xperia flagship line-up, which it calls Remote Play. This allows Playstation 4 owners to stream and play their console games on their Sony Android device over their home WiFi network.
The Live Screen Streaming app is available to download from the Google Play Store for free. If you’re keen to see what Twitch is all about, be sure to check out the official Android Authority channel, hosted by our very own Joe Hindy.
Samsung’s Galaxy A8 launch date, specifications and pricing details emerge
The upcoming Galaxy A8 has been in the news recently; first it was confirmed to be carrying a fingerprint sensor, then it was manhandled in a video and later appeared in a brochure. Now we have firm details on its launch date as well as its price. Join us after the break for more details.
According to nowhereelse, the Galaxy A8 will go on sale in China from July 17th, retailing for around €439 ($485). Besides having a fingerprint sensor baked into the Home button, the Galaxy A8 will also sport the following specifications:
- Model number
- Android 5.1.1 lollipop
- 5.7-Inch Full HD Super-AMOLED display (386ppi)
- Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor (64-bit)
- Adreno 405 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Internal storage
- MicroSD card support
- 16MP Rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and flash (ISOCELL)
- 5MP Front camera
- Battery: 3,050mAh
- Dimensions: 157.7 x 76.7 x 5.9mm
- Colour options: Black, white, gold
At this point, no details are known about when Samsung will offer the Galaxy A8 handset in other regions. What do you think of the Galaxy A8’s slim bezels and slim design? Is it a worthy replacement for the Galaxy Alpha? More importantly, would you buy one? Let us know in the comments.
Source: nowhereelse
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BBC to give free micro:bit computer to every 11-12 year old in the UK
Projects like Arduino and the hugely popular Raspberry Pi have helped thousands take their first steps into programming and the subject continues to become more accessible. The BBC has unveiled the new BBC micro:bit, a pocket-sized computer which will be given away for free to every child in year 7 across the UK.
The tiny computer is designed to help school children learn the basics of programming and hardware design. It comes with 25 LEDs, an on-board accelerometer and magnetometer. There’s also Bluetooth connectivity, five I/O pins and a USB port. The BBC will be launching a website later in the summer which will give students the information and tutorials they need to begin programming their little computer.
The BBC micro:bit is the spiritual successor to the 1981 BBC Micro and has been developed in collaboration with 29 partners, including a few names that you’re sure to recognise from the mobile industry.
The computer is built around a small ARM Cortex-M0 CPU, which makes the computer a fair bit faster, cheaper and less power consuming than its spiritual predecessor. The BBC micro:bit is also based on ARM’s mbed software and hardware development tools, which are already powering a range of embedded development boards.
Samsung is also involved in the project, having developed the tools to enable the micro:bit to communicate with smartphones and tablets. So designers could use the micro:bit to remotely control their phone’s camera. Samsung is also building an application that will support the micro:bit’s coding environment on mobile devices.
The BBC micro:bit will be shipped out to around 1 million 11-12 year olds this October. The project will also be open-sourced and the BBC will launch a not-for-profit organization to develop a commercially available unit at some point. So we’ll all be able to join in the programming fun.
Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus specs leak
The Xiaomi Mi 4 looks set to be replaced soon by the Mi 5
It’s approaching the time when Xiaomi’s Mi 4 flagship reaches its one-year anniversary and due a refresher and a new leak has purportedly revealed the specs of Xiaomi‘s next flagship. An image has popped up on Weibo claiming to show the specs of the Xiaomi Mi 5 along with the specs of the larger Mi 5 Plus model.
The Xiaomi Mi 5 is expected to feature a 5.2-inch Quad HD LCD display, offering 2560×1440 pixels resolution and a density of 565ppi, which is one of the highest on the market (and only just beaten by the 577ppi offered by the Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge). Under the hood, the Mi 5 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 810 chipset, which is a somewhat strange choice given the purported overheating issues with Qualcomm’s latest chipset.
On the back, the Xiaomi Mi 5 is expected to have a 16MP rear camera – which will presumably record Ultra HD 4k video – while the front facing camera is a market-leading 13MP snapper. The Weibo post claims the 3000mAh battery will come with Quick Charge support and while it says that it will charge 30 percent in 40 minutes, this sounds like an error and the actual charge should be faster.
The Xiaomi Mi 5 will run on Android 5.1 when it’s eventually launched and will have a recommended price of CNY 2,399 (~$386).
The Xiaomi Mi Note Pro could soon be replaced
Moving on to the Mi 5 Plus and the handset is likely to be a sequel to the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro. The Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus will have a 5.7-inch Quad HD display like the Note Pro but the rest of the handset will have some big improvements.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 820 chipset and the fact this chipset isn’t yet available suggests it’ll be a while until the Mi 5 Plus is available to buy. The Mi 5 Plus should have a 23MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation and laser autofocus while the front facing 12MP snapper should be good for selfies and video calls.
Other notable specs of the Xiaomi Mi 5 Plus include a 3500 mAh battery that is said to take just 50 minutes to charge from 0% to 100%, LTE support and an all-metal body, although it’s unknown if the standard Mi 5 will have an all-metal build as well. The handset is also likely to run on Android 5.1 Lollipop and while the price hasn’t yet been revealed, it’s safe to expect it to retail for between CNY 2,799 (~$450) and CNY 3,299 (~$531).
Xiaomi in video:
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The specs of both handsets are similar to previous rumours about Xiaomi’s upcoming handsets although there are slight discrepancies, which means its worth treating this with a dose of skepticism. As with all rumours, things should get a lot clearer as we approach the launch of Xiaomi’s new smartphones.
Kabam reveals early gameplay footage for Star Wars: Uprising
While we wait for the seventh Star Wars (The Force Awakens) to be completed, game developer and publisher, Kabam, has released some early footage of its new game, Star Wars: Uprising slated for release in September. We have more details and the alpha gameplay video after the break.
Star Wars: Uprising takes place after Return of the Jedi in the franchise’s mythology, with its characters seemingly using blasters and the Force to fight off the evil Galactic Empire. Gameplay appears to be a top-down experience, Gauntlet-style.
Game Features:
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Create the Hero the Galaxy Needs
Choose from a wide range of special skills, species, visual customizations and classic Star Wars™ gear to become the next Han Solo, Boba Fett or entirely unique hero of your own design
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Shape the Future of the Game Universe
Join players worldwide in massive sector-wide battles to dictate the expansion of in-game content, including new planets, exclusive gear, and unique crew members - A New Chapter in Star Wars
- Play the first mobile game in the Star Wars universe that takes place between Star Wars™: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi™ and Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™
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Real-Time Co-op Against the Empire
Explore the secrets of the sector, build a powerful crew with allies, and play alongside friends in synchronous cooperative play
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Brave Challenges on Classic and New Worlds
Battle your way through missions on Hoth, Cloud City and more, fighting against powerful bosses led by an ominous new adversary
If you pre-register your interest in Star Wars: Uprising here, you can also vote for the in-game content that all pre-registrants will receive once the game is launched. Once launched, Star Wars: Uprising will be available from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store.
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Source: Kabam (YouTube)
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