LG’s new Nexus phone might arrive next month
Nexus devices typically launch in November, a time that coincides with the release of a new version of Android. This year, however, the wait may not be so long. A report from Korean media outlet MK Post claims that a Nexus device from LG will launch on September 29. What else does this mean? Android 6.0 Marshmallow is coming very soon.
The information regarding the approaching release date apparently comes from the same source that was correct about the Nexus 5’s arrival in 2014. While we cannot confirm the source’s validity, having a proven track record is certainly beneficial.
Huawei’s alleged Nexus device was not mentioned in the report.
Source: MK Post
Via: Ubergizmo
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Latest Opera Beta update brings pull to refresh, synced typed history and more
If you’re not a fan of Google’s Chrome browser on your Android device, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve given Opera a try. Opera has been around for quite some time, and the developers have constantly been pushing out updates to help make browsing the web easier for users. If you happen to be on the beta channel of Opera, a pretty significant update should be headed your way.
Along with the bump up to version 32, most notably, Opera Beta for Android is gaining pull to refresh functionality. This is a small change, but we’re sure most users will welcome the new feature to the browser. When you’re refreshing your webpage, you’ll also find a new pulsing animation in the progress bar. Additionally, the Opera team has added synced type history, higher resolution images in the Discover tab, and a few more improvements that should help make the app a little easier to use.
Related: Opera Mini Browser updated – we take a quick look
For those interested, here’s the full changelog for the version 32 update:
- Add to Home screen
- Synced typed history
- Pull to refresh
- New pulsing animation for progress bar
- High resolution images in Discover
- A Chromium upgrade to version 45
- Various UI, stability and usability improvements
If you’re interested in checking it out, head to the Play Store link below for the download.
FAA starts testing its drone safety app
Back in May, the Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to test an app for drone hobbyists that’ll ensure they’re flying in approved airspace. The mobile software appears to be on schedule as B4UFLY is now in closed beta for iOS. Up to 1,000 UAV users will test the app that’s primarily aimed at keeping you informed about which areas are safe to fly. In addition to interactive maps, the software serves up location-based status alerts and sorts future flight plans. That status report takes into account “airspace, proximity to airports, temporary flight restrictions, current law and other FAA guidance and procedures,” according to the FAA’s announcement. The agency says the beta will last for “several months” before the app is made available to the public. And while the test is iOS-only, the FAA plans to make the full version compatible with Android devices as well.
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Netflix for the Wii U adds new features like individual profiles
While the Wii U is among our favorite ways to game, its Netflix experience has been lagging behind a bit. New features like (optional) autoplaying episodes, switching between individual profiles and easy resuming just never came to the console, until now. A new update went out last night — just in time for the debut of the excellent-looking Narcos series — that should bring things up to par with the rest, however some gamers on NeoGAF are still looking for the ability to control it with the Pro Controller instead of Nintendo’s GamePad. Also, the new app defaults to streaming video to your GamePad instead of leaving it for information and navigation, so keep that in mind if you’re checking out a few episodes in between rounds of Splatoon this weekend.
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Playdate: Exploring a galaxy far, far away in ‘Disney Infinity 3.0’
If you wondered what would become of Lucasfilm after ‘ol George sold the firm back in 2012, you’re looking at it: Disney Infinity 3.0. Yes, that game — the best possible example of just how many of the franchises you know and love belong to Mickey Mouse. The game series started small, with just Disney itself and Pixar, the next version tacked on Marvel Super Heroes. The latest version of the game a cavalcade of everything: Star Wars, the Avengers, Tron, Frozen and more. As a fans of all those things, Tim Seppala I just have to take a look. Join us at 6PM ET (3PM PT) on Twitch.tv/Joystiq, the Engadget Gaming homepage or right here in this post. It’s going to be a magical adventure in a galaxy far, far away.
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[We’re streaming Disney Infinity 3.0 at 720p through OBS, so rest assured this game will look dramatically better on your TV, through your PlayStation 4 at home.]
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Stilo Review: This Stylus and Screen Protector Duo Aims to Emulate the Feel of Writing on Paper
There are hundreds of different stylus options available for the iPhone and the iPad, but that hasn’t stopped new company Stilo Co. from introducing a fresh take on the stylus. The battery-powered Stilo is a fine-tipped stylus designed to pair with a Precision Film to replicate the feel of writing on paper with a pen.
According to the company, the purpose behind the Stilo is to create a more “complete and organic” iPhone and iPad writing experience with a writing utensil that’s universally compatible with existing sketching and drawing apps in the App Store. It also works with all different touchscreen devices, from the iPhone and iPad (including iPad Air 2) to Android devices.
Stilo Co. invited us to go hands-on with the Stilo, so we took them up on their offer to see how the Stilo measures up to competing styluses and how well it mimics the pen-and-paper experience.
Design and Features
The main draw of the Stilo is its small 1.9mm tip, which allows for more accuracy when writing on a capacitive screen because you can see what you’re doing. In comparison to a standard pen, it’s thicker and heavier to accommodate the AAA battery that powers it.
It’s thicker than a lot of other styluses I’ve used, and I’d say it compares most closely to a marker. It’s not exactly uncomfortable to use, but it does get tiresome after long periods of time (upwards of a half hour), resulting in hand cramping and soreness. Some weight in a stylus is appropriate for a smooth pen-like writing experience, but the weight of the Stilo is not ideal – it feels too heavy with too much weight towards the bottom.
The Stilo weighs 30 grams. In comparison, the Adonit Jot Script weighs 19 grams, a standard Sharpie weighs 8 grams, and a Bic pen weighs 4.6 grams. Thickness and weight preference for a writing utensil is going to vary by person. If you prefer weightier pens that are on the thicker side, the Stilo could be a good fit.
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LG Nexus 5 (2015) to launch September 29, report says
For all of the leaks and rumors surrounding the upcoming LG Nexus 5 (2015), one detail has proved to be rather elusive. Namely, when the device is expected to make its public debut.
According to a Korean website, MKPost, the forthcoming handset will touch down on September 29. As to the veracity of the source, that remains to be seen. Allegedly, the source of the date comes from the same guy who correctly predicted the Nexus 5’s arrival date in 2013.
Whether that’s the actual date for this year’s model remains to be seen. It does fall in the window of previous Nexus devices and also lines up with the annual fall-ish release of the latest version of Android. Perhaps we’re only a few weeks away from an Android 6.0 Marshmallow powered Nexus 5.
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Samsung Ultimate Test Drive offers iPhone switchers up to $200 in freebies
Apple iPhone owners who are considering the Samsung Ultimate Test Drive may be interested in learning more about Samsung’s current offering. Should an iPhone user decide to test drive the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, they could earn some extra goodies.
Samsung is offering testers $100 in Google Play credit when they purchase one of the three aforementioned devices. What’s more, should they trade in their current iPhone with a retailer or carrier, Samsung will hook them up to the tune of $100. That’s on top of whatever other promotions are being offered by the respective carriers.
To qualify for the deal, customers must purchase one of the three phones before December 31, 2015 and follow the redemption process before January 30, 2016.
Note that these sort of deals are always limited in scope and may be depleted before the expected end date. Looking at the fine print we see there are no more than 200,000 Google Play credits and 500,000 of the $100 checks.
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TrekkerTech PhoneRider, keeps your phone safe while driving
My wife is always yelling at me for using my phone while driving. Yes, I have a Bluetooth on my Nissan Versa, but I’m still using my hands to navigate through the phone to answer or GPS, taking my eyes off the road. Thankfully, TrekkerTech PhoneRider comes to the day and saved me from hearing my wife on a daily basis.
The mounting system is easy to use and quite user friendly. Pop it out of the box and you’ll find the mount itself plus two metal pieces. The metal pieces are simply slide into your case to be in-between your phone phone case and the back of your phone. The final step is attaching the mount to either your windshield or on your dash board and attaching your phone. The setup was so easy, it took me a whopping 5 minutes.
The product itself is good quality. It doesn’t feel cheap and seems like it can handle some use and some heavier phones like my Note 4. The mount has a powerful grip because it is using their “upgraded” magnets so that it can hold the heaviest of phablets with ease. TrekkerTech went the extra mile with the mount by including a revolutionary sticky gel base so that the mount will stick successfully even on textured dashboards like my car has. This made a huge difference and is one of the reasons I never bought a mount before, they just never stuck on my dash.
After using this product with my Note 4 and my Nexus 5 for the past three weeks, I’m extremely happy. It works as promised, the metal piece stayed firmly located where I put it without sliding or moving, and most importantly the mount has not fallen off or come off when when pulling the phone off the mount with some force. I could not have asked for more in a mount. Kudos to you TrekkerTech, you made a top-notch product.
You can find the TrekkerTech PhoneRider on Amazon for $22.95 and it qualifies for both Prime shipping and free one-day shipping (on orders of $35 or more).
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