We now know what the OnePlus 2 will look like
After months of speculation, and OnePlus releasing one feature of the new device every day leading up to the Reddit AMA with the OnePlus, team we now know what the OnePlus 2 will actually look like. The OnePlus 2 went through China’s TENAA certification this week, and we’ve learned what the device will finally look like.
We have provided some extensive coverage of what the OnePlus 2 will have under the hood and now have the pictures to go with it. Here is a list of what we know so far, leading up to the announcement on July 27th:
- Qualcomm 810 V2.1 processor
- Adreno 430 GPU
- 4GB of RAM
- OxygenOS based on Android Lollipop
- USB Type-C port for data transfer and syncing
- Fingerprint scanner that is “faster than TouchID”
- 3300 mAh battery
- 13MP camera
We also know that the OnePlus 2 will be available through an invite system, similar to what happened with the OnePlus One with a few changes. However, after the debacle that surrounded the OnePlus One, we can only hope that things will run a bit smoother this time around.
The biggest surprise for me is the addition of the home button. I’m assuming that this is to help with the addition of a fingerprint scanner, but it’s still a bit surprising. Let us know what you think about the OnePlus 2 and whether you will definitely be TRYING to pick one up when released next Monday, July 27th.
Source: Android Central via: TENAA
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Sprint user-agent profiles hint at Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus specs
We have heard plenty of leaks and rumors regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus smartphones lately, and now a user agent profile has popped up on US carrier Sprint’s website. The leak seems to confirm a few expected details about the phones and reveals a few other interesting points.
Delving right on in, the model number for the Sprint Galaxy Note 5 looks set to be SM-N920P, while the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus has the model SM-G928P. The specifications inside the two are apparently very similar, as we would expect.
For the N920P, we can see references to the expected 2560×1440 (QHD) display, 3GB of RAM, a 16 megapixel rear camera with 3840×2160 resolution video capabilities, a 5 megapixel front facing camera, and Android 5.1 Lollipop on board, all of which matches up with previous expectations. The screen-shot below shows the interesting bits from the UAP, just in case it goes off-line.
The SoC is not mentioned in the data for the Note 5, but there are several mentions of Qualcomm when it comes to the OS and media playback capabilities, suggesting that a Snapdragon chip may feature in this particular model. The handset will also feature a Qualcomm MDM9635M LTE modem. Previous rumors have suggested that the Note 5 may be packing a Snapdragon 808 chip, while an Exynos 7420 SoC is reserved for the S6 Edge Plus, which may have something to do with powering the display’s curved edges.
Another important point worth noting; the device on Sprint’s site comes with 32GB of flash storage but also supports an external microSD card slot for an additional 128GB of internal storage. A microSD card slot was missing from the smaller Galaxy S6 flagship, but Samsung doesn’t appear to be dropping this feature from its larger smartphones. This is sure to come as a relief to Note fans. We are expected internal memory options along the lines of the S6, such as 32GB/64GB/128GB options.
Of course, these aren’t the official specifications and they might not reflect the final product that Samsung releases. Speaking which, the latest news from Korea suggests that the release date has been moved up to August 13th, so we might not have long to wait for all of the the juicy official details.
GoPro is making a mobile video-editing app
Creating short reels out of GoPro footage requires video editing knowledge, that’s why some casual users don’t even bother. Well, that could change soon enough — or at least as soon as the company’s new mobile app launches. According to TechCrunch, GoPro president Tony Bates has revealed to investors that the action camera maker is developing an app, which will give users the capability to edit and trim footage straight from a phone or tablet. It’s in the final testing phase and could be out by the end of summer, so don’t be surprised if you find your News Feed filled with friends’ surfing, swimming or hiking videos.
GoPro’s ultimate plan, however, is to launch a cloud service that can automatically generate highlight reels. Bates has told investors that it’s already being developed — in fact, the company has begun testing an early version that can view videos captured not only by GoPro devices, but also by other cameras. It has no editing features yet, but that’ll likely come later on, especially since the company clearly has money to support its development: According to GoPro’s latest financial earnings report, its revenue for the second quarter of 2015 ($420 million) is ~71.7 percent higher than last year’s ($245 million).
Source: TechCrunch
YouTube for Android will play vertical videos in full screen
There comes a time in every person’s life when they realize that they can’t get people behave properly. As much as we all might want to stop people from recording vertical videos, the Periscopes and Snapchats of this world have made these clips so prevalent that, sadly, they’re just not going to go away. Giving in to the inevitable, YouTube’s Android App is getting the ability to play vertical videos in full screen, rather than constraining them to an awkward letterbox designed for landscape clips. The feature was found by AndroidPolice in version 10.28 of the app, which is likely to hit Google Play at some point in the near future. Before you sprint to download the APK ahead of its official launch, however, just remember that this means that the bad guys have won.
Filed under: Portable Audio/Video, Internet, Google
Via: AndroidPolice
Source: APK Mirror
Rumours of Google buying out LG send LG stocks through the roof
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Sometimes rumours are so random that people start to believe them – that was the case today after rumours of Google buying out LG sent LG stocks 14% higher in Korea. This is the first time a rumour like this has ever surfaced, but apparently it was enough for investors to bite – as the rumours goes, Google was allegedly going to buy a 35% stake of LG which equates to about $2.2 billion USD. While it wouldn’t have been a controlling share, Google has already dabbled in ownership of a device manufacturer – Google parted ways with Motorola Mobility last year after a short and bittersweet tenure together – and we can’t say that Google would have been rushing head over heels to get back into it.
So surprising a rumour is it that LG has had to come out and publicly deny these claims, but it can’t be denied that there would be some logic to this kind of deal. Google has worked with LG on multiple occasions to make Nexus handsets, a partnership that is set to go ahead again this year – a closer relationship would only benefit this. On top of this, LG is at the peak of its smartphone game this year with the LG G4, a shoe-in for phone of the year, though LG also has other products such as TVs and home products that Google could be interested in. All the same, this speculation is purely a pipe dream as we’re about as sure as LG that this isn’t going to happen anytime soon.
What do you think about rumours of Google buying out LG? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Korea Herald via Phone Arena
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Android 5.1 Lollipop rolls out for the Xperia Z3 and Z2 ranges
Following an array of handset updates to Android 5.0, Sony has begun rolling out Android 5.1 Lollipop to a range of is Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 branded smartphones, bringing a selection of software improvements and some new customization options.
The update applies to the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. The change log below gives an idea of what Sony has packed in with this latest update.
- Increased customisation options – so you have even more control over the way volume, silent modes and your alerts function
- Brand new LinkedIn integration – be more productive with intuitive contact synchronisation in your Calendar
- Camera improvements – with faster, more accurate Superior Auto Mode focus for great images, regardless of conditions
- Enhanced enterprise support – with our latest Xperia in Business features for work
- SmartWear integration – selfie snapping made that bit easier, with SmartWatch 3 as a remote shutter button
Sony states that a similar update will be heading to its two Xperia Z1 handsets next, along with the Xperia Z Ultra in the coming weeks. After that, the T2 Ultra and C3 are in line for an update, followed by the original Xperia Z range, the M2 and M2 Aqua sometime later.
As is always the way with updates, timing and availability will vary depending on your region and carrier. Keep an eye out for that update notification in the coming days.
Maps version 9.2 adds a timeline for your location history [APK Download]
Ever wanted to know where you’ve been but can’t remember? Google knows! Not only does Google track your location at any point in time, but a new timeline feature in version 9.2 of the Maps app allows a user to browse exactly where they’ve been over a period of time.
There’s a new section in Maps called “Your Timeline” that will provide a detailed history of where you’ve been. It’s pretty much the same thing as Google’s Location history page but provides a vast amount more data and context to show your location history. You’ll be able to see the places you’ve been, the times you’ve been there, and even how you travelled between points. What’s pretty cool is that any photos taken at that location will also appear there, assuming you’re using Google Photos.
If you notice any mistakes or inaccuracies in the data it has collected, since Google sometimes estimates this location data, then you are able to edit certain points to amend that.
Under another section “Your Places” they’ll be a list of “Places You’ve Been” that will list exactly that; you can even edit the names of these places to something better known to you, like Home perhaps or even a local childhood park you had a nickname for.
You can wait for the Maps update to hit the Google Play Store, or grab the APK and sideload it using the link. For a full teardown and detailed analysis of the update, head over to the source.
Source: AndroidPolice
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Xiaomi could announce the Mi Band 1S on July 22
Xiaomi may have just unveiled the 32GB variant of its Mi4i in India, but that doesn’t appear to be the only new device up its sleeve. The Chinese company has been teasing images (below) about the existence of the Mi Band 1S via social media, and the likelihood of it being announced tomorrow, July 22nd.
A July 22nd announcement would mark the anniversary that the original Mi Band was released last year. All we know for sure is that the above image says “Good Things Happen Tomorrow“, which is, you guessed it, July 22nd. This second-generation wearable is believed to include a heart-rate monitor among other improvements. As teasers go, it certainly isn’t the worst we’ve seen, especially since we only have a day or so to wait until all is revealed.
Source: Technodify
Via: UberGizmo
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Sky app to offer Premier League highlights from 2016-17 season
Although Sky spent a record £4.2 billion for Premier League TV rights for three seasons from 2016, the company wasn’t able to secure access to online and app highlights at the same time. For over half a decade, those rights have been owned by ESPN and News International (now News UK). However, that will all change from the 2016-17 season, when Sky finally gets its hands on near real-time video clips for all Premier League matches and adds to the 126 live games it already has plans to broadcast.
Interestingly, the company confirmed it has teamed up with News UK to show the clips, allowing Sun, Times and Sunday Times subscribers to access highlights online and via their apps for another three seasons. Over the past year, the Premier League has tried to crack down on the number of clips shared on social networks like Vine. Both The Sun and The Times ask customers to pay a subscription for in-app highlights, but Vine users can record footage of their TV screens and share them to Facebook and Twitter for free. The League developed GIF crawlers, Vine crawlers and worked with Twitter directly to protect rights holders, but footage remains widely available.
Sky hasn’t yet confirmed how customers will access its Premier League highlights, but does note that it aims to deliver “the best coverage across TV, mobile, online and social media.” That suggests the company will take a multi-platform approach with its clips, but we’ll find out exactly what it has planned nearer the start of the 2016 season.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, HD
Source: Sky
Latest Pluto image shows a second, shorter icy mountain range
We’re getting to know Pluto a lot better, thanks to the images released by the New Horizons mission. Take for example, this one captured during the probe’s historic flyby on July 14th, which shows a second mountain range that’s less lofty but just as icy as the first one we saw. It’s located somewhere along the southwestern part of the dwarf planet’s popular heart-shaped feature now known as the Tombaugh Regio and is estimated to be around as tall as the Appalachian Mountains at half a mile to a mile in height. That’s approximately 2,640 to 5,280 feet, a lot shorter than the first range’s estimated height of 11,000 feet.
The scientists believe this mountain range is a lot older than the first, due to its heavily cratered appearance and the clear presence of dark materials. While they aren’t 100 percent sure yet, they think the darker parts of Pluto could be ancient — around a billion years old! The photo above taken by the probe’s Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) has captured features as small as one kilometer, so you’re getting a very close view of what was one was the ninth planet.
Filed under: Science
Source: NASA
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