[TA Deals] Get the very portable Cord2Go for $8.99
Taking wires with you can be messy. Throwing them in a pocket or bag is good enough for a quick fix but never organizes them. And wrapping wires tightly to store somewhere can actually cause technical damage. So I’d like to direct you to the Cord2Go being sold from Talk Android Deals. The Cord2Go is a small accessory with two ends that connect to a micro-USB port and a basic USB port when needed. After that, store the connectors in their slots to maintain that small size.
No need to continue struggling with wires for charging and data transfers.
Here is the product description:
Sync data and charge devices when you’re on the go without the normal tangle of cables and cords. The slim, lightweight Cord2Go—with its handy carabiner—keeps the cables in line for you. Just unplug the micro-USB and the USB connectors from their slots (and lock them back in place when you’re done), and you’ll never have to ask around for a charger again.
How big is the Cord2Go? It measures just 1.9 x 1.1 x 0.2in to fit anywhere.
The price of the Cord2Go from Talk Android Deals has been slashed by 64%, meaning that all you have to spend is $8.99 and that includes free shipping. Can you go wrong with a light price for an accessory that works with so many different devices?
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Deal: Moto E (2nd gen) with 100% free calling from FreedomPop, just $49.99
There is little denying that the mobile landscape has evolved dramatically over the last few years, as both traditional carriers and prepaid operators have begun focusing on more aggressive plan pricing. While prices have gone down all across the board, buying a phone and paying for monthly service can still be a pretty costly affair, but thankfully FreedomPop offers an alternative. FreedomPop is the country’s only 100% free mobile phone service, offering up free voice, text, data, and even free international calling to over 50 countries.
The free plan comes with 200 voice minutes, 500 texts, and 500MB data every month with no costs beyond buying a phone. For those that need more, there are premium options including a $10.99 plan with unlimited voice and text and the same 500MB data. There’s also the $19.99 plan with the same unlimited talk and text, but 1GB of data. FreedomPop additionally offers the “Premium Plus” service as an optional perk, bringing visual voicemail, premium voice quality, wireless tethering, data rollover, and support for MMS (picture/video messaging).
FreedomPop is the country’s only 100% free mobile phone service, offering up free voice, text, data, and even free international calling to over 50 countries.
As you can see, FreedomPop’s service offers a lot for very little (or even nothing), but what about the cost of getting started? Right now FreedomPop is offering the Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) in certified pre-owned condition for just $49.99. Not only do you get the phone, but you get a one-month free trial of the Unlimited Talk, Text, & 1GB data plan, which can be switched over at any time to the 100% free plan. That’s $49.99 for what is valued at around $249.98. Yes, the phone you get is in pre-owned condition, but it has been thoroughly checked by FreedomPop and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee and there are no contracts so you can cancel service at any time (or switch to free, as already mentioned)
See also: Moto E (2015) Review
As for the Moto E (2nd gen) specs? The Moto E is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with 1GB RAM and offers 8GB storage with microSD support. Other specs include a 5MP main cam, a VGA front cam, a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960, a big 2390 mAh battery, and Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
This latest bundle could be perfect for those looking for an extremely low cost (or free) phone service option, as well as an entry-level phone that should provide a reasonably solid Android experience. Anyone planning on picking this one up? Let us know in the comments.
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Huawei Mate 8 could have beastly specs
Huawei’s Ascend Mate 7 last year was an impressive handset and this year, the Chinese company introduced the Mate S at IFA, before partnering with Google on the Nexus 6P. Now, Huawei looks set to introduce another flagship this year in the form of the Mate 8 and if these leaked specs are correct, it could be an absolute beast.
Earlier this year, Huawei told us they had no plans to delve into QHD displays but the Nexus 6P is the first Huawei-made handset to go above Full HD resolution and the Mate 8 looks set to continue this trend with a 6-inch QHD panel. It’s unknown whether this is an AMOLED panel like the excellent screen used on the Nexus 6P but hopefully it is.
Huawei Tour of China 2015:
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The handset should also see the launch of Huawei’s long awaited Kirin 950 custom SoC, which brings a 16nm FinFET manufacturing process and big.LITTLE architecture. The SoC will be pair with four Cortex-A72 cores clocked at 2.4GHz coupled with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and could potentially top the performance on this year’s Exynos 7420 and Snapdragon 810 chipsets.
Other leaked specs include an ARM Mali-T880 GPU, an i7 coprocessor, a Tensilica Hi-Fi 4 independent audio chip and either 3GB or 4GB RAM depending on whether you go for 32GB or 64GB internal storage. It’s also likely to have a blazingly fast fingerprint sensor, like the ones found in the Mate S and the Nexus 6P. While the battery size is unknown, we’d expect around 4000 mAh capacity, like the 4,100 mAh found in the similarly sized Mate 7. The handset could also be the first Cat 10 LTE enabled smartphone, which means potential download speeds of 450Mbps and upload speeds of 100-150 Mbps on the go.
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What will this beastly specs list cost you? Less than you might think – a preliminary price for the 32GB model is CNY 3,299 (approx $518) and CNY 3,899 (approx $612) for the higher spec version. The handset could arrive before the end of the year so a launch late next month or in early December could be on the cards.
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What do you think of the rumoured Huawei Mate 8 specs list? Do the beastly specs appeal to you? Let us know guys!
Xiaomi launches Mi TV 3 and its first self-balancing scooter, the Ninebot mini
You need no longer wonder what Xiaomi has been teasing for the past couple of weeks. The Chinese electronics company has just unveiled its new Mi TV 3, Mi TV Bar and Ninebot mini self-balancing scooter.
Xiaomi is moving on up to a huge 60-inch 4K (3,840×2160) LG display based TV with the Mi TV 3. The Mi TV 3 runs Xiaomi’s new MIUI TV operating system, which allows for features such as voice powered search and remote control. The Mi TV 3 isn’t your normal smart TV though, its processor is actually housed inside the Mi TV Bar, which acts as a speaker system too. The system is a modular design, with the 60-inch LG 4K display and the Mi TV Bar able to operate independently.
This has the added benefit of working with any other HDMI TV too, so customers can upgrade the performance of their smart TV features without having to buy a whole new model. The Mi TV Bar is powered by an MStar 6A928 SoC, with a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A17 CPU, Mali-T760 MP4 GPU, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of flash memory.
If you’re looking for a more novel piece of technology, Xiaomi has also announced a self-balancing scooter named the Ninebot mini. The scooter can travel up to 22km on a single charge, is IP54 rated to prevent damage from wet conditions and weighs just 12.8kg. Xiaomi backed Ninebot acquired US rival Segway back in April of this year.
The Mi TV 3 will retail for a very reasonable RMB 4999 ($790), while the Mi TV Bar can also be purchased separately for RMB 999 ($158). The Ninebot mini will come with a RMB 1,999 ($315) price tag. These new products will be available in China through Mi.com starting from November 3rd.
Deal: Last chance to score a lifetime subscription to SkyHub Cloud 1TB Backup for 88% off
Finding the right cloud storage solution comes with its hurdles. Some services are great, but they will end up costing you a good chunk of cash after a prolonged period of time. This is because the popular services (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) sell monthly/yearly subscriptions that need to keep being renewed. Furthermore, these packages usually offer a limit in storage space, often forcing you to buy into higher plans. If you have no interest in signing up for a yearly subscription and would like to save some money with your cloud storage service, look no further. Right now, the AA Deals Store is offering a SkyHub Cloud 1TB Backup lifetime subscription for a massive 88% off the normal retail price.
With this lifetime subscription, you’ll get 1 terabyte (1,000 gigabytes) of cloud storage for up to four computers, and you can view all of your backed up files on the web, store them long term, or take advantage of the SkyHub hybrid storage system. Plus, with the convenience of a lifetime subscription, you’ll never have to renew or pay any extra costs.
There really isn’t much convincing to do here, right? If you’re interested, the Android Authority Deals Store is currently selling a lifetime subscription to SkyHub Cloud Backup for the low price of $49.99. That’s a massive 88% off the suggested retail price! Want to learn more? Head to the link below for more information.
HP refreshes the Chromebook 14 with better battery life and a 1080p display
HP today announced the next generation of the Chromebook 14, featuring up to 9 hours and 15 minutes of battery life and even offering an option with a 1080p display. The device has even received a price drop from its predecessor, making it more attractive to those that want to take Chrome OS for a spin with little risk or loss.
You can expect to get that aforementioned 9 hours and 15 minutes of battery life on the 1,366 x 768 display, but certainly much less battery life on the 1080p option. HP also seems to have ditched the NVIDIA processor in favor of a Intel Celeron N2840 chipset. Unfortunately, this unit cannot be configured beyond 2GB of RAM.
As per the norm, buying this Chromebook will net you 100GB of free Google Drive space for two years.
The new HP Chromebook 14 will be available in the United States on November 8 for $250 or $280 for the model with the 1080p display. This particular Chromebook will no doubt be a hot seller this Black Friday, especially considering that we haven’t seen a Full HD Chromebook below $300 yet. In contrast, Acer’s Full HD Chromebook 15 starts at $349.
HP also announced the Chromebook 14 G4, which is aimed for education and small business. It’s equipped with enhanced VPN support, Citrix Receiver 1.8 for Chrome OS, 32GB of internal storage, and will come in silver colour exclusively. This unit is expected to drop some time this month.
source: HP
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Motorola already testing Android 6.0 for the Moto X Pure Edition
It seems that Motorola has begun testing Android 6.0 on the Moto X Pure Edition. Don’t get excited just yet, though. Motorola’s David Schuster says that it’s a preliminary “TestDrive,” which is something that happens before the company is ready to conduct a full soak test.
Here’s what Schuster had to say:
There have been a couple reports of a Marshmallow “soak test” that has started for Moto X 2015 Pure Edition. Just want to make it clear that we have NOT started a formal “soak test”. We have started a small TestDrive for the Marshmallow upgrade on Moto X 2015 Pure Edition. We will be conducting these tests for the next couple of weeks. Pending the feedback during this test cycle will determine the timing of a full soak test.
In other words, barring any problems with this “TestDrive,” Motorola could run a Android Marshmallow soak test before the end of 2015. It’s not likely that we’ll see a full rollout before the end of 2015, but this is still great news considering how long it took for many of Motorola’s devices to get updated past Android 4.4.
Motorola earlier this month detailed its plans as to which devices would be receiving Android 6.0, so it’s not surprising that we’re already seeing hints of it in development for some devices.
We’re crossing our fingers!
source: David Schuster (Google+)
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US Jury fines Apple $234 million in damages for infringing on a CPU patent owned by the University of Wisconsin
Apple earlier was facing almost a billion dollars in fines for infringing on a University of Wisconsin-Madison patent that improved processor efficiency. Now, Apple has only been ordered to pay $234 million in damages, as a US jury has come to the conclusion that Apple did not infringe on the patent willfully.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison holds a patent that aims to improve processor speed and efficiency, but upon an investigation, Apple was found to be using the technology in its A7, A8, A8X processors, which are found in the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, respectively. There is an ongoing separate lawsuit for violating the patent with its A9 and A9X chipsets, which are found in its new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus devices.
As far as the fine goes, whether it be almost a billion dollars or as low as $234 million, it’s nothing more than a slap on the hand for Apple. After all, the Cupertino-based company netted $184 billion in revenue during 2014. It goes without saying, the company is sitting on quite a hefty amount of cash.
Apple has been subject to many of these types of lawsuits over the years, with some high profile cases against Samsung. At some point, these lawsuits just get ridiculous, as many of these patent infringements in question should be labeled as fair use. After all, there’s not many ways that you can make slide-to-unlock functionality and autocorrect unique to your company.
Apple wasn’t able to be reached for comment, but is expected to appeal the court’s decision in the University of Wisconsin-Madison case. In other words, it could be years before we see a final, set-in-stone decision.
source: BBC
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Apple to Remove Over 250 iOS Apps With Ad SDK That Collects Personal User Data
SourceDNA, an analytics service that tracks iOS and Android code, has discovered hundreds of iOS apps that collect personally identifiable user information, including Apple ID email addresses and device identifiers, through a Chinese third-party advertising SDK called Youmi that is prohibited by App Store guidelines.
The analytics firm, using its new developer tool Searchlight, found 256 affected apps, with an estimated 1 million total downloads, using one of the versions of Youmi in violation of user privacy. Its report claims most of the developers who used the SDK are located in China, and that many were likely unaware of the threat since the tool kit is delivered in binary form and obfuscated.
Ars Technica explained in more detail about the information gathered “gradually over the past year or so” by apps using Youmi:
SourceDNA researchers found four major classes of information gathered by apps that use the Youmi ad SDK. They include:
1. A list of all apps installed on the phone
2. The platform serial number of iPhones or iPads themselves when they run older versions of iOS
3. A list of hardware components on devices running newer versions of iOS and the serial numbers of these components, and
4. The e-mail address associated with the user’s Apple ID
The personal info is reportedly gathered via private APIs and then routed through Youmi’s servers in China.
Apple released a statement saying it will remove apps with Youmi from the App Store, and reject future submissions using the SDK:
“We’ve identified a group of apps that are using a third-party advertising SDK, developed by Youmi, a mobile advertising provider, that uses private APIs to gather private information, such as user email addresses and device identifiers, and route data to its company server. This is a violation of our security and privacy guidelines. The apps using Youmi’s SDK have been removed from the App Store and any new apps submitted to the App Store using this SDK will be rejected. We are working closely with developers to help them get updated versions of their apps that are safe for customers and in compliance with our guidelines back in the App Store quickly.”
SourceDNA sent a full list of affected apps to Apple, including the official McDonald’s app in China, but did not share it publicly. Developers can check if their apps are affected using the analytics firm’s Searchlight tool.
This discovery comes weeks after iOS malware XcodeGhost was disclosed, which arose from a malicious version of Xcode, Apple’s official tool for developing iOS and OS X apps. Apple also patched YiSpecter malware in iOS 8.4.
Valve Offers Complete Game Library to ‘Steam Link’ Mac Customers Due to Delayed Support
Video game developer and digital distribution company Valve began sending out emails to customers who pre-ordered its new streaming device, the Steam Link, over the weekend, apologizing to Mac users that the box won’t function with Apple’s ecosystem at launch. The company has begun shipping the initial wave of pre-orders to customers, but cited “temporary software issues” that prevent it from fully supporting the Mac line out of the gate.
The $49.99 Steam Link is a set-top box for the living room that connects users to Valve’s Steam platform by streaming content from a PC and into a more traditional console environment. To support the thousands of games that are meant to be played on a mouse and keyboard, the company also launched the Steam Controller for $49.99 alongside the Steam Link. Unfortunately for Mac users, the controller is also incompatible with the Apple line at launch, but Valve hopes the issue to be resolved in “the next few weeks.”
Unfortunately, there are some temporary software issues that prevent the hardware from functioning with Macs. We expect these problems to be resolved as we update firmware and drivers over the next few weeks. The Steam Link currently doesn’t stream from Macs. An upcoming update will add full support for streaming audio, video, and controller input.
The Steam Controller doesn’t currently support gamepad emulation on Macs. If you opt into the Steam Beta client, keyboard/mouse emulation will be functional. We expect gamepad emulation to become functional within a few weeks. We want to apologize for the delays in providing full functionality for the Mac platform. We’re doing everything we can to resolve the issues.
Due to the snafu, Valve is providing Steam Link and Steam Controller early adopters who planned on streaming from a Mac with the compensation of a free download of the $99.99 Valve Complete Pack. The Complete Pack not only includes the entire back catalog of the company’s history — including games like Half-Life, Counter-Strike, Portal, and all their sequels — but promises future Valve titles will be available to download free of charge. Still, those Mac users who want to send back their Steam Link and Controller will be able to keep the Complete Pack if they choose to do so.
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