LG Lancet is now available on Verizon
Verizon are now offering the affordable LG Lancet. Not the most exciting phone, but what makes it interesting is it used to run Windows Phone OS. Very rarely do we see Window’s phones make the jump to Android.
I already mentioned it is a budget phone so don’t expect any crazy specs. The LG Lancet features a 4.5-inch 854 x 480 resolution display, a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 processor, a 2100mAh battery, and only 8GB storage, but does allow for microSD card expansion. It also has a 8MP rear cam and 1MP front camera. Of course, it has a few other special LG apps aded to it like Knock On.
If you would like to purchase the LG Lancet from Verizon the cost is only $5 a month for 24 months. You also have the option of paying a one time fee of $120.
Source: Verizon
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Huawei announces when some of their smartphones will get Android 6.0
Just today Huawei made it official when some of their smartphone models will receive the update to Android 6.0.
Here’s a list of the company’s smartphones receiving the Android 6.0 update.
- Huawei P8
- Mate 7
- Mate S
- P8 Youth Edition
- P8 Max
- Maimang 4
- G7 and G7 Plus
Additionally, many smartphones from Huawei’s Honor series will receive the update.
- Honor 7
- Honor 7i
- Honor 6 and 6 Plus,
- Honor X2
- Honor 4X
- Honor Play 4C
Huawei is said to begin working on the updates in November. However, an exact time frame hasn’t been provided. One could expect the update to begin hitting the newest devices later this year with others arriving in early 2016. If your device’s name is not on this list, you still have hope. Huawei will likely release a full list containing additional international variants and their update roll-out status in the near future.
Via: GizmoChina
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A heat gun, suction cup, razor and bravery yields a clear Galaxy Note 5
Remember when the best way to make your gadget look more futuristic and all-powerful was to make it clear? Reddit user Skarface08 does. That’s why he or she took a heat gun and suction cup to the back of a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to pull its glass back off and then used a razor to remove the colored inside. Boom: clear glass view into the internals of your phone. Of course, this will absolutely void the warranty of your expensive device, so think twice (or three times even) before taking this on yourself. I certainly don’t have the steady hands likely needed to make this viable — but if you do, more power to you.
[Image credit: Skarface08/Reddit]
Via: The Next Web
Source: Reddit
Don’t blame your phone for a poor sleep schedule, study finds
You’ve probably read an article or two about the negative effects of staring at a screen before going to bed (hell, you’ve probably read one of them while in bed). But, a study recently published in Current Biology finds that we may be blaming our illuminated robots for no reason. Poor robots. Many “screens are bad for sleep” stories carry the assumption that before electricity, smartphones and laptops, people slept longer — but it’s difficult to pin down how long our ancestors spent in dream-land, The Economist says. To tackle this issue, two researchers observed three groups living pre-industrial lives: the Hadza of northern Tanzania, the Ju/’hoansi San of South Africa’s Kalahari Desert and the Tsimané in Bolivia. After 1,165 days collecting data, researchers found the average sleep time among these groups was 6.5 hours a night. In industrial societies, the average is 7.5 hours per night, The Economist writes. So, scroll away, sleepy readers. Until the next study, at least.
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Source: The Economist
iFixit Teardown of New 21.5-Inch iMac Reveals Soldered-On CPU, Empty PCIe SSD Slot
Earlier today, iFixit conducted a tear down the new Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Mouse 2. They’ve now followed that up with a tear down of the brand new 21.5-inch iMac, and while the majority of the insides are the same as last year’s model, there are some notable differences.
First, the teardown found that the new iMac features empty PCIe SSD slots, allowing do-it-yourself upgraders to use the slots for their needs. Last year’s model did not include an empty slot for DIY-ers, leaving the solder spots for the SSD unpopulated.
The new iMac also features a soldered-on CPU. iFixit says the soldered CPU allows Apple to continue to streamline the insides of the iMac, this time including a “slimmed down and beautified” CPU heat sink. However, the teardown experts note that because the CPU is soldered onto the logic board it cannot be removed, upgraded or replaced, which means the iMac’s upgradeability will take a hit. This is the first iMac to feature a soldered-on CPU.
Minor revelations about the new iMac include a new display that fuses together the glass and LCD, with no more magnets holding the glass in place. The vast majority of the replaceable components, like the RAM, are hidden behind the logic board, which means users who want to upgrade parts by themselves have to take the iMac apart.
Overall, iFixit gave the new 21.5-inch iMac a repairability score of 2 out of 10, which means that the new desktop computer is extremely difficult to repair. iFixit also conducted a teardown of the bigger 27-inch iMac.
iFixit Teardown of New 21.5-Inch 4K iMac Reveals DCI-P3 Display, Empty Solder Pads
Earlier today, iFixit conducted a tear down the new Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Mouse 2. They’ve now followed that up with a tear down of the brand new 21.5-inch 4K iMac, and while the majority of the insides are the same as last year’s model, there are some notable differences.
First, the teardown found that the new iMac’s 4K display is manufactured by LG. The new display is DCI-P3, which features a wider color gamut than the more standard sRGB. The new iMac is one of the few devices that allows consumers to experience the new display technology.
Apple has also removed the empty PCIe SSD slot that was featured in the late 2013 iMac, which means that do-it-yourself upgraders won’t be able to upgrade their machine easily. In 2012, Apple featured empty solder pads where the SSD slot would go, but in 2013 added an empty SSD slot. iFixit notes that users who want to add a Fusion Drive will either have to configure it at purchase or solder it on themselves.
Overall, iFixit gave the new 21.5-inch iMac a repairability score of 1 out of 10, which means that the new desktop computer is extremely difficult to repair. Like other iMacs, the soldered-on CPU, logic board and fused-together glass and Retina Display contribute to how difficult the new desktop is to repair.
Someone in China has hacked the Woods Hole Institute
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, one of America’s premiere scientific research centers, was reportedly hacked last June by unidentified forces operating in China. According to a staff letter sent by WHOI President and Director Mark Abbott this week, the institute has so far found that only emails and commercial data have been tampered with. While the WHOI does a lot of classified research for the US Navy, an institute spokesman points out that sensitive data is stored on a network separate from the one that was attacked.
“The attack was similar to those that have been experienced by many federal agencies, defense contractors and other businesses developing advanced technologies. The investigation of the attack is ongoing, however, the investigation indicates the intent was not to obtain financial or personal identity information,” Abbott’s letter read.
This hack comes after the US threatened sanctions against China over the Asian nation’s repeated intrusions and cyber attacks against American corporations, universities and government agencies. Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to curtail such activities during his recent state visit and the Chinese government has even begun assisting in US investigations against its hackers. However, China has been pushing hard in recent years to increase its status as a maritime power — going so far as to build its own islands in the South China Sea. Should this attack be shown to have originated from the Chinese government itself (or, at least, state-sponsored hackers), the diplomatic fallout could be enormous. But before the US government goes pointing fingers, we’ll first have to wait for the WHOI’s internal investigation, which is being conducted by cybersecurity firm Mandiant, to run its course.
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Source: NBC News
Google releases Marshmallow Quick Start Guide
Google has just released their Quick Start Guide to Android 6.0 Marshmallow on the Google Play Store. If you’re eager to get a view of what’s in store with this highly anticipated update, you’ve got 60+ pages to pore over, and it won’t even cost you a dime.
Those looking for world-changing interface innovations might come away a bit disappointed. Most Android users will already be familiar with most of the things outlined in this document (it is a Quick Start Guide for beginners, after all), but it does outline one of Marshmallow’s most interesting features: Now On Tap.
See also: How to enable Google Now on Tap and use it!
Now On Tap is a pretty natural extension of the Google Now app. The main idea behind Google Now is to provide users with content before they actively search for it. Google Now tracks patterns of use and anticipates your needs for, say, navigation back home, the location of your parked car, and whether or not you should bring an umbrella before leaving the house.
Now On Tap takes this concept slightly further by providing context-specific content while you’re in the middle of using an app. The example given in the quick start guide depicts a user receiving an email suggesting a meeting at the zoo at 11:00 AM the following day. A Now On Tap suggestion asks the user if they would like to make a calendar event for that time and place. Pretty cool.
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Aside from that, the Quick Start guide gives new users an overview of basic features like logging in with their Google account and modifying settings. It also talks up some of the other boons Marshmallow promises to bring including more efficient memory use and longer battery life.
If you’re curious, hop on over to the Google Play store, grab your copy of the Quick Start guide, and settle into a musky leather armchair with a pipe in front of a crackling fire.
5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly!
Welcome back to Android Apps Weekly!
Sponsored by: Muzigrid Music Organizer Player
[Price: Free]
This week’s Android Apps Weekly is sponsored by Muzigrid Music Organizer Player. This app’s claim to fame is it’s unique grid system that lays out all of your music folders and playlists in a grid format. From there, you can freely re-organize, add, edit, and otherwise engage with your music. You can combine playlists, create new ones, and rapidly move songs from place to place until they’re where you want them.
The app is all wrapped up in Material Design which is always a plus. Muzigrid also features some of the more standard music app stuff like a tag editor, album art, an equalizer, crossfade playback, and a lot more. There is even integration with Google Search for icons, album art, and lyrics to find those easily. It’s totally free to use so check it out and show your support for Android Apps Weekly!
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Let’s get into the Android apps and games headlines from this last week!
- Adobe Lightroom Mobile received a fun update late last week. Adobe has announced that the app will no longer require an Adobe Creative Cloud account in order to function. This really opens up the mobile app for serious photographers although you’ll likely still need the desktop apps to maximize use.
- The latest victim in the “in-app purchases in kids games” problem is Kanye West, who blew up on Twitter after his kid spent a bunch of money on an iPad game. It shall go down in history as one of the few times most people agreed with Kanye West.
- A new malware called Ghost Push has been discovered in a number of apps, including some in the Play Store. The malware forces root access and then proceeds to do bad things. If you think you may be affected, there is an app to help fix it called Ghost Push Trojan Killer in the Play Store.
- Google Play Music appears to still be running its “best of” promotion and now the list of free best of albums has rotated to include artists such as Europe, Alice Cooper, Miles Davis, and more. You can head over to Google Play Music to check out the new collection and pick yourself up some free music! Do keep in mind that this is likely region restricted so you may or may not be able to get them.
- Waze released a report this last week that rated how well the driving experiences were around the world. They voted the Netherlands, Latvia, and the United States (tied with Sweden) in the top 3 with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Venezuela being the three worst due to the frequency and severity of traffic jams.
For even more Android apps and games news, don’t forget to check out this week’s newsletter. There we have a complete roundup of all the happenings in the app world this week including stuff we didn’t have time for here. If you want, you can sign up for it with your email address and we’ll send it to you every Friday.
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Contrast
[Price: $14.99]
Contrast is a new atmospheric adventure game released exclusively for NVIDIA Shield devices. It’s an action-platformer where you play as a girl who can seamlessly transition between being a real person and her own shadow. You play through the game transitioning between the two to overcome obstacles and progress in the story. It’s kind of like a 3D Limbo but with a better story line and slightly more complex puzzles. The price tag is a bit exorbitant but it seems like a legit game.
Get it now on Google Play!
Cloud Chasers
[Price: $4.00]
Cloud Chasers is a new game that falls into the category of survival adventure. You play as a girl and her father as you traverse a dangerous desert in search of a better life. You’ll have to manage their food and health much like you did in Oregon Trail. You’ll also have a glider that can be used for various purposes. The graphics are pretty nifty and the concept is definitely fun because the world is randomly generated and there are some fun elements. It also touches on the topic of immigration. There are also no in-app purchases.
Get it now on Google Play!
Wonderwall
[Price: Free]
Wonderwall is a new wallpaper application that brings something a little bit different. The app is awash in landscape and nature photography that you can use as wallpaper images for your device. Each day, they add a new, hand-selected wallpaper to add to the collection. All of this is wrapped in Material Design which makes it easy enough to wander around and search through. It also comes with auto-set that lets the app set the wallpapers for you and you can even submit your own photography. It’s also totally free with no in-app purchases.
Get it now on Google Play!
Pocket Programming
[Price: $3.00]
Pocket Programming is a newer application that aims to help absolute beginners get into the world of code. Unlike most, there’s no actual coding in this app, but rather a set of tutorials and lessons that explains what code does, how it works, and the various verbiage used in coding and what those words means. It’s intended as an intermediary step between knowing nothing at all about code and your first “Hello, World” app. It’s $3.00 with no in-app purchases and features a lesson a day for four weeks.
Get it now on Google Play!
Minion’s Paradise
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
We first saw Minion’s Paradise back at E3 and we were told it was going to be released over the summer. There was some delay but now the game is out in the Google Play Store. This is a resource-builder game where you must create a paradise for the minions and, of course, the villains. It’s surprisingly in depth as you’ll have almost complete control over everything that happens in your paradise and the game comes with plenty of goofy antics from the movie. There are in-app purchases but if you can get passed them, this is a fun little game.
Get it now on Google Play!
Wrap up
If we missed any big Android apps and games news, tell us about it in the comments!
Court rules that Apple infringed on a patent from University of Wisconsin
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In the Android world, we’re used to hearing about Apple winning patent infringement cases – the most famous of course is Apple’s win over Samsung over the Galaxy S line of devices. With that in mind, we thought a story about Apple losing a patent infringement case would be infinitely more interesting. A U.S. court ruled this week that Apple infringed on a patent and has to pay the University of Wisconsin $234 million USD in damages because they used the university’s microchip technology in iPhones and iPads without permission.
Now, obviously $234 million is pocket change to Apple, especially considering Samsung is having to pay Apple just over half a billion dollars for the now infamous court trial, but the Managing Director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), Carl Gulbrandsen, appeared to be happy with the result, saying “the decision is great news”. This may or may not be the last time we hear from WARF and Apple as the university has taken out another lawsuit against Apple’s more recent devices, the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. At least somebody is sticking it to Apple.
What do you think about the resolution to this lawsuit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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