HTC One A9 leaked image shows device in 6 different colors
The HTC One A9 has been making plenty of rounds around the rumor mill. You may better remember it as the HTC Aero, though, which is the moniker it has held until recently. We know all about it by now – it’s design, specs, software and even its possible release date. But though we knew there would be 6 colors available, we hadn’t seen them all before.
Today’s leaked HTC One A9 image showcases the device in 6 different hues: Acid Gold, Opal Silver, Deep Garnet, Carbon Gray, Rose Gold and Cast Iron.
Looking fancy, right? But it seems the design and build quality will be the only luxurious part of this device, as it is expected to feature mid-end specs. This is not necessarily a bad thing; it could be the best option for those who want a good-looking handset but don’t need too much performance.
Packed inside the HTC One A6 we are expecting to see a Snapdragon 617 processor, 2 GB of RAM, a 5-inch 1080p display, 16 GB of internal storage, a 13 MP main camera, an UltraPixel front shooter, a 2150 mAh battery, microSD support and a fingerprint scanner.
We are probably learning more about this device once it’s announce, come September 29th. Until then, hit the comments and tell us which is your favorite HTC One A9 color!
NASA uses the Sun and Moon to photograph shockwave structures
High speed photography techniques have the ability to capture some pretty incredible stuff. We’ve seen “compressed ultrafast photography” used to track light before and NASA is showing off new pictures of shockwaves taken using the “schlieren technique.” To capture images like the one above, scientists took a carefully timed shot from the ground as an aircraft passed the edge of the sun or moon at supersonic speeds. The resulting image is then further refined and cleared up using NASA derived code, but once that has been done, the result is equal parts fascinating/beautiful as evidence by the images provided by NASA.
The method used to capture these images is called Background-Oriented Schlieren using Celestial Objects or BOSCO and has been used to capture things like air density gradients. “Using a celestial object like the sun for a background has a lot of advantages when photographing a flying aircraft,” said Armstrong principal investigator Michael Hill. “We would like to try to use the BOSCO system on things other than aircraft. We could potentially perform schlieren photography on anything we could get between our camera and the sun.”
Hill also noted that these images were captured using consumer grade astronomy equipment, adding that anyone interested will be able to produce similar images with a setup that costs around $3,000. Amateur photography just got a little more interesting.
[Image credit: NASA]
Source: NASA
The Google Store celebrates its birthday with a couple of sweet wallpapers
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Google likes to celebrate birthdays, so it stands to reason that they’d have a birthday for the Google Store. To celebrate, the Google Store’s Google+ page has made several wallpapers available featuring various sweets, including, of course, marshmallows. For those who are interested, the availability of the HTC G1 at T-Mobile was announced 7 years ago today, which is kind of an odd thing to celebrate, but hey, we’ll take it. You can check out the wallpapers below, or for the full-sized images, be sure to see hit the source links.
Wallpaper connoisseurs are probably going to be disappointed that the wallpapers are only 2048×1152, but hey, they’re free, and they have marshmallows in them.
What do you think about the Google Store’s birthday? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Google+ via Android Police
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The Vertu Signature Touch gets updated with the latest flagship hardware
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There was a time when luxury smartphones, despite their exorbitant price tags, would only have pedestrian hardware specifications – that time is now over. Luxury smartphone manufacturer, Vertu, has just updated one of its devices, the Vertu Signature Touch, with specs that many of us won’t have unless you have the latest and greatest. The spec sheet of the new Signature Touch includes a Snapdragon 810, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 64GB microSD card included in the slot (which is expandable, of course), Android 5.1, a 3,160mAh battery and a 5.2-inch 1080p display on the front.
That’s definitely not a stat sheet to sneeze at. The luxury aspects of the device include a titanium body, and your choice of Jet Calf, Garnet Calf, Grape Lizard, Pure Jet Lizard, Jet Alligator, Pure Navy Alligator, Clous de Paris Alligator, Pure Jet Red Gold, and Green Godzilla. Ok, I made that last one up, but there’s enough variation in there to make many a connoisseur happy – and poor. Depending on the combination you choose, you’ll be paying somewhere between £6,500 and £13,700, or about $9,900 – $20,900 USD. However, the thing that makes the Vertu devices most attractive, to return customers at least, are the services that come with the Signature Touch – perks of the territory, I guess.
What do you think about the Vertu Signature Touch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: engadget
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Expedia releases an app exclusively for Samsung
Expedia already has apps for both Android and iOS devices, but the travel website has released another one exclusively for Samsung Galaxy phones. It features a launch screen that does look quite different from the ones in the ordinary apps, along with Galaxy-exclusive deals. However, it’s worth mentioning that the normal applications get mobile-exclusive discounts, as well. What makes it sound useful for frequent travelers, though, is its dedicated customer support line, which promises to answer questions and help you resolve issues “no matter the day or time.” That said, the new app might be worth installing even if you don’t find any of those particularly compelling, if only for the $50 discount you’ll get for your first hotel reservation over $250.
Source: Expedia, Google Play
Samsung Pay updated with new screen-off activation mode
Samsung has just started pushing out an update for the beta application of its mobile payment platform. This upgrade bumps the version number up to 1.3.1716, and brings a host of new functionality, including a bunch of interface improvements and a new off-screen activation mode to your handset.
The full changelog can be seen below:
- Interface Improvements – Streamlined navigation process, virtual card number and smoother animations.
- Simple Pay – Enable you to launch Samsung Pay from the lock screen, home screen or even when the screen is powered off.
- Bug Fixes
Installing this update couldn’t be easier. If you’re a registered beta tester, all you have to do is open the Samsung Pay application and it will instantly start downloading and installing the upgrade.
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Micromax launches Canvas Blaze 4G Q400 in India for Rs. 6,999
Micromax has just taken the wraps off its latest budget-friendly, LTE-enabled smartphone, the Canvas Blaze 4G Q400, in India. The handset is available to purchase exclusively from Indiatimes off-contract for a reasonable Rs. 6,999 ($105).
In terms of specifications, the device packs a 4.5-inch IPS display, a 1.1GHz Snapdragon 210 quad-core processor, an Adreno 304 GPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, a 5MP rear-facing camera, a 2MP selfie shooter and a 2,000mAh battery.
If you’re based in India, like the sound of the Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G Q400 and would like to find out more about picking one up – hit the source link below.
Source: IndiaTimes Shopping
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[Deal] You can now pick up a brand new Galaxy S6 for $429.99 on eBay
If you’ve been hoping to get your hands on the Galaxy S6, but haven’t quite yet accumulated the wherewithal to do so, we have a killer deal for you. For the next 24-hours only, independent retailer Monoprice is cutting the price of the handset on its eBay store by an eye-catching 57%, meaning you can pick one up for $429.99.
For those who need a refresher on its specifications, the Galaxy S6 packs a 5.1-inch Full HD display, an Exynos 7420 chipset, a Mali-T770MP8 GPU, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable internal storage, a 16MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP selfie shooter and a 2,550mAh non-removable battery.
Just like the LG G4 we featured yesterday, this particular variant of the Galaxy S6 is the International model and will work with both AT&T and T-Mobile in the United States. A full list of all supported carrier bands can be seen below:
- 2G : 850/900/1800/1900
- 3G : 850/900/1900/2100
- 4G LTE : 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700)
If your based in the US, like the sound of the Galaxy S6 and would like to take advantage of this deal – hit the source link below.
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LG gives us a glimpse of its upcoming cutting edge smartphone
LG is all set to hold its next big event in New York City this coming October 1st. Now we just have to figure out what the announcement is all about. All rumors point towards LG unveiling a new flagship handset, and the latest video seems to suggest said speculations are correct. Let’s take a look at it.
As you can see, this cinematic teaser doesn’t quite tell us much. It shows a lady destroying her bangs by making a cut through her stylish hair. The surprise arises when the trim’s outline suddenly turns into a part of a phone, displaying what looks like a couple camera lenses and a ticker notification display.
Those who have been following the latest LG rumors will find this image very familiar. This is because it closely resembles the front-facing sensors we have seen on the rumored LG V10. Which was previously known as the LG G Note, and some even believed it could be part of the G Pro series. Regardless of its name or device family, we have enough evidence to believe this is the phone LG will be unveiling at this event.
Rumored specs include a Snapdragon 808 CPU, a 5.7-inch QHD display, 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage, a 16 MP rear-facing camera, a 5 MP front shooter, a removable battery and microSD support (those last two are huge for some of you).
Needless to say, it will be a powerful handset, but its lure lies in other areas. Of course, there will be those dual cameras, as well as the ticker display that sits right next to it, above the main display. This tiny display is said to be for shortcuts and notifications.
Overall, it looks like an LG G4 with a few extra bells and whistles… which sounds amazing! We will keep our eyes open for more details to hit the inter webs, at least until the official announcement comes around. How many of you are interested on the LG V10 (or whatever it will be called)?
DraftKings is expanding its online gambling services to eSports
Online gambling site DraftKings told Re/code on Wednesday that it will expand its fantasy services beyond professional baseball and American football. Beginning next month, DraftKing users will be able to test their fantasy team management mettle in the rapidly-growing realm of eSports. In fact, the new service is slated to debut in time for the start of the League of Legends World Championship in October. Additionally, the company will partner six eSports teams for in-event promotions.
The primary hurdle facing DraftKings is that 60 percent of the eSports industry (valued at more than $600 million annually by SuperData) is centered in Asia while the company is only licensed to operate on the North American continent. “We certainly have global ambitions here and want to be operating in as many countries as possible and as quickly as possible,” DraftKings Chief Revenue Officer Matt Kalish told Re/code. “The long game here is really tied in more with our international strategy.” So get ready Asia, pretty soon you’ll be bombarded with near-constant online gambling ads just like we are here in the States.
[Image Credit: Associated Press]
Source: Re/code
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