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If you’ve spent much time following tech, life hacking, and general computer sites you’ve likely come the Raspberry Pi. A small computer that’s designed to programmed and tinkered with, there’s an almost endless number of things you can do with one. But, as you might expect, a lot of that know-how doesn’t just show up out of the ether; you’ve got to educate yourself.
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Three new Motorola devices get vaguely hinted at, including the Moto X Play, Droid MAXX II, and Moto Surround
Three new Motorola devices have been vaguely leaked on Twitter thanks to @evleaks, although there’s pretty much no clarification on what any of them are. The Moto X Play, Droid MAXX II, and Moto Surround were mentioned, and aside from the Droid MAXX II, there’s definitely some wiggle room for speculation on what they could end up being.
My first thought about the Moto X Play was a Google Play Edition Moto X, which doesn’t make a ton of sense considering how close to stock Android Motorola’s interface is. There’s always a chance that they reveal a heavy skin for the 3rd-gen Moto X tomorrow, then follow it up with a Play Store edition device, but I don’t think that’s likely. The X Play could end up being some kind of Android TV device with a companion controller, possibly a sporty version of the new Moto X, or it could just be the name of whatever their 2015 flagship will be. Moto X Play does sound a little better than Moto X 3rd-generation, right?
The Droid MAXX II is pretty straightforward. There’s going to be a second Droid MAXX, it’ll probably have fantastic battery life, no surprises there.
The Moto Surround could be a few different things, but I don’t think it’s going to be a phone or tablet. The Surround could be a Bluetooth headset, possibly to go with a sporty Moto X, which would make sense in how fitness-focused smartphones are becoming. I think there’s also a chance that the Surround turns out to be a VR headset, especially since every other company on the planet is looking into VR, but I think Surround is a pretty terrible name for that.
Until Motorola officially announces anything to clear these up, we’ll just have to keep guessing. Have any guesses as to what some of these devices will end up being?
source: Evleaks (Twitter)
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Luxe valet service launches in Boston
Joining current cities San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle and New York City, the Luxe valet service is now available in the Boston area. Luxe offers commuters an option to valet park their vehicles at secure locations so that drivers do not have to deal with the frustration of finding parking themselves when visiting urban centers. Luxe also announced they plan to expand into the Washington, D.C., Austin and Philadelphia areas later this year.
To use Luxe, customers use the service’s mobile app to request valet service when they are departing for a destination. Luxe monitors your location and when you are close to your drop-off point, a valet is dispatched so they will be ready. Users then request when and where their vehicle will be returned to them, including locations other than the original drop-off point. Luxe will even drive the vehicle home for you if your activities include a night of partying that leave you unable to drive.
Although valet parking might sound like a luxury, Luxe’s rates are only $5 per hour with a $25 per day cap or overnight parking for an extra $10. Luxe assures potential customers their employees are background checked and go through a “rigorous” training process.
To celebrate their expansion into Boston, Luxe is offering a $30 credit to new users who sign up using the code “WICKEDGOOD.”
source: Luxe (PR)
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LG brings old fashion back with the LG Gentle, a Lollipop-powered flip phone
If you thought smartphones and tablets ushered in the death of flip phones, you may have thought wrong. LG is bringing old fashion back with a Lollipop-powered flip phone, the LG Gentle, aimed for the South Korean market.
The Gentle features a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 LCD touch display, a 1.1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD slot, LTE connectivity, and a 1700mAh battery. On the software side of things, it’s running Android 5.1.
LG hasn’t shared any plans to release the device in anything but the South Korean market, and in all honesty, it probably wouldn’t be economical for LG to go any further than that.
source: LG
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T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge get minor software update with improved battery life
T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are both receiving a minor software update that brings some performance tweaks and battery improvements. No new features or other software, unfortunately, but with battery life being one of the top complaints about the S6 and its curved counterpart, any extra juice Samsung can squeeze out of it through software optimization is welcome.
If you own either variant of the S6 on T-Mobile, you should expect the OTA update to hit your phone soon.
source: Galaxy S6
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Samsung refining marketing strategy for Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy Note 5
According to new reports coming out of Korea, Samsung is refining their marketing strategy relative to the release of a couple new smartphones taking place in August. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus are both large screen smartphones slated for release in mid-August. Samsung is in the process of finalizing how they plan to market two flagship-class smartphones simultaneously and determining what resources will be applied.
The Galaxy Note 5 is a continuation of Samsung’s popular Note line of devices which set the standard for large screens and stylus-equipped smartphones. The Note line has traditionally enjoyed success in the Korean and U.S. markets. The Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is Samsung’s attempt to ride the success of their curved screen Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone by giving it a bigger screen and beefing up the the internal hardware.
Sources indicate Samsung plans to not only release the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus globally, but they will be pouring more marketing resources into selling that device. Apparently Samsung is close to finalizing carriers to offer the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, but work is still to be done on the Galaxy Note 5. All of this is to try to avoid having the two products competing against each other too heavily. This will result in a more efficient use of marketing dollars and hopefully prevent cannibalization of the market.
Do you think Samsung can successfully bring two large screen smartphones to market at the same time or would they have been better off staggering their release dates?
source: The Korea Herald
via: PocketNow
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BlackBerry willing to exit the smartphone market if profits don’t turn around
BlackBerry has taken a backseat to bigger smartphone manufacturers in the past few years, so they’ve diversified and pushed for software instead of strictly hardware. To an extent, it’s worked well for the company. Since their smartphone market share has completely plummeted and hasn’t rebounded, software seems to make the most sense, especially since BlackBerry’s major selling point is security.
In an interview, CEO John Chen stated that if the hardware division of BlackBerry didn’t start growing and turning a profit soon, they wouldn’t be against stepping out of the hardware game and focusing exclusively on software. Despite releasing a few newer devices in both the high-end and budget categories in the past few months, it’s pretty clear that there isn’t much demand for a consumer BlackBerry, and even their government and enterprise customers have explored other options.
BlackBerry is a prime example of a company moving too slow to adapt to the market changing around them. And in this case, with so many users invested in either Apple or Google’s ecosystem for their mobile devices, trying to shift a meaningful number of customers over to a brand new ecosystem is nearly impossible at this point. Just ask Microsoft.
source: Bloomberg
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Exclusive: Moto G launching July 29th with Moto Maker available in-store
The Motorola Moto G (2015) has been the subject of many rumours and leaks over the past few weeks ahead of its expected announcement tomorrow but while they have focused on the specs and design features, none have touched on the potential release date.
We can now exclusively reveal that the Moto G (2015) could be known as the Motorola G 4G and will launch in the UK (and presumably many other countries) on July 29th; that is in just two days, this Wednesday and just one day after the handset is announced. The information comes to us from a source at UK retailer Three UK, who has shared an image of a stock update for employees which reads:
As you can see, Moto Maker – which is Motorola’s customisation service – will also be available in store in the form of a voucher that will presumably need to be activated online and given that 800 phones have been sent to Three stores alone, supply shouldn’t be an issue in most markets as the supply chains seems plentiful.
Motorola in video:
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As part of the phone’s launch in the UK, Motorola are placing 200 tablets in Three stores to demonstrate Moto Maker and this is likely to be a strategy that will also apply to other carriers; we’d certainly expect US carrier to have an in-store demonstration of a similar kind.
Also revealed in this image is that the Samsung Galaxy J1 is a big seller for the UK network, with stocks “heavily constrained” and our source also revealed that the entry-level handset is in sharp demand as it is available from the very low price of £8 per month on contract or £59.99 outright and unlocked.
Back to Motorola and the Moto G could become as popular as the original handset, especially with the rumoured specs that include a Full HD display, choice of back covers and an expected price tag of just $179.99. At that price, the handset may yet be a bargain.
Are you planning to buy the Motorola G 4G? Let us know your views in the comments below guys and don’t forget to join us tomorrow for coverage from the launch events in the USA and London.
Samsung introduces the first wireless charging monitor
Wireless charging is continuing to be a more and more popular way to charge your smartphone. Devices such as the Galaxy S6/S6 edge support it natively and other devices can be Qi charging enabled through third-party products. Even some car manufacturers (Toyota) have employed wireless charging on some of their vehicles. Today, Samsung has announced the SE370, the world’s first monitor with wireless charging capabilities.
The SE370 is available in two sizes, 23.6 and 27 inches, both with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. On top of that, the monitor has a decent response time of 4ms. The monitor comes in only a high gloss white and has a very slim design. I personally think it was very smart for Samsung to include wireless charging on the monitors stand; I for one, seem to set my phone there whenever I am at my desk.
Samsung continues to pioneer in the Qi wireless charging standard. Their next devices, the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ will both support wireless charging. A release date for the SE370 has not been set just yet, so keep an eye out for that.
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iPad Mini 4 Rumored to Be Smaller Version of iPad Air 2, A9-Based iPad Air 3 Still Possible for 2015
Apple’s fourth-generation iPad mini could be a miniaturized version of the iPad Air 2, according to Japanese blog Mac Otakara. The report claims that the iPad mini 4 will adopt some of the same features and specifications as the iPad Air 2, including an 8-megapixel rear-facing iSight camera, ultra-thin 6.1mm design and possibly a fully laminated display with anti-reflective coating.
Mac Otakara claims that Apple may release the new iPad mini alongside an A9-based iPad Air 3, contrary to a sketchy report last week from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News that said no new iPad Air will be released in 2015 and that the iPad mini 4 could be Apple’s last 7.9-inch tablet as the company focuses on its larger-sized iPad Air and much-rumored “iPad Pro” in the future.
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a respectable track record at reporting on Apple’s upcoming product plans, recently issued a note to investors that also claimed the iPad mini 4 will essentially be a smaller version of the iPad Air 2. Kuo did not make any predictions about the iPad Air 3 or the “iPad Pro” in his note, but he has mentioned the latter 12.9-inch tablet in previous notes to investors.
Apple releasing a trio of new iPads later this year — the iPad Air 3, iPad mini 4 and “iPad Pro” — could help the company rebound from five consecutive quarters of declining iPad sales. Moreover, while Mac Otakara has a respectable track record reporting about Apple, there is not enough substantive evidence at this time to firmly suggest that all three tablets will actually be unveiled this autumn.
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