Pink HTC One M9 – support breast cancer awareness and get an awesome phone while you are at it
Cancer Awareness Month is going full throttle and HTC simply couldn’t stay out of the loop. The Taiwanese manufacturer is not only donating $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in an effort to eradicate breast cancer. As it goes with these social struggles, though, they are not trying to do it all alone. HTC urges its customers to support in a few ways.
For starters, the phone maker is trying to lure its customers into donating whatever cash they can to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. They have a link for it in their dedicated web page, where you can also find a few other goodies. Customers can help promote awareness by buying one of HTC’s pink cases, which are all offered on a 30% discount right now.
Those itching for something a little more interesting can also purchase a limited edition, all-pink HTC One M9. These devices will definitely stand out in the crowd, and if you want to make your support more visible it’s also possible to get a phone with a pink ribbon painted on the back.
Either version of the device is priced at $649. This is not exactly a deal, but you would be putting your money behind a good cause. And it’s a plus if you just so happen to like the color! If that’s not enough of an incentive, you should also consider that HTC is throwing in a free pink Dot View case and $100 in Google Play Store credit. That would be a $150 value! Of course, you also get free ground shipping. The offer is available only until the end of the month and sales close on October 31st at 11:59 PT (while supplies last).
Are any of you thinking of getting one of these? The HTC One M9 may look awesome in pink, but that is not its only lure; it happens to be a great handset. The device features a 5-inch 1080p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, a 20 MP rear camera, a 4 MP front shooter, a 2840 mAh battery and a design that is second to none.
You can read our full review of the HTC One M9 if you need more convincing. Now, if you are ready for some your dose of breast cancer awareness, just head over to HTC’s website to help out.
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[Deal] You can now pick up a pre-owned, AT&T-branded Note 4 for $299
If you’re in the market for Samsung’s super-sized flagship smartphone of 2014, the Galaxy Note 4, you may want to listen up as independent retailer ‘UsedPhoneOutlet’ has just kicked off a sale for the device on eBay. You can bag yourself a pre-owned, AT&T-branded 32GB LTE model for $299 while stock lasts.
For those thinking the Note 4 is now somewhat antiquated because it has a younger sibling on the market, it’s not. It’s a very powerful device that’s still able to compete with many of the current flagship smartphones, packing a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 805 Chipset, 3GB of RAM, an Adreno 420 GPU a 16MP rear-facing camera and a 3,220mAh battery.
If you like the sound of the Note 4 and would like to take advantage of this deal – hit the source link below.
Source: eBay
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Jumping robot uses safety tethers to control its fall
Spiders don’t typically jump off ledges without some sort of plan. Many species of jumping spider (family Salticidae) will affix themselves to their perch with a silken thread that acts as a safety tether. Researchers at the University of Cape Town in South Africa have given their own robotic “spider” a similar capability.
This robot, named the LEAP (Line-Equipped Autonomous Platform), is made mostly from LEGO Technics pieces with a spool of nylon yarn acting as its safety line. As the robot falls, it adjusts the tension of the unwinding line using a DC motor. By adding or reducing its drag on the line, the LEAP can change its flight path. This doesn’t work (yet) for controlling its yaw or pitch but the research team hopes to address these issues in a future iteration and, eventually, create a robot that can competently leap from its perch and still land on its feet.
This isn’t the first time that spiders’ natural abilities have been repurposed for the benefit of mankind. They could hold the key for ultrasensitive electronics, controllable drone swarms, and creepy-crawly 3D printing. Fingers crossed they incorporate this tethering technology into future high-rise fire escape systems — no chutes or ladders, just climb onto a tethered platform that throws itself off the roof.
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Via: IEEE Spectrum
Source: IEEE
Poll: how is Android 6.0 Marshmallow treating you?
Google’s servers during Android releases are probably like a Walmart on Black Friday. Rabid crowds of fans camp out and wait for days for those updates, tapping “Check for updates” buttons endlessly. October 5th has come and gone, and plenty of Nexus (and Android One) users are already rocking Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Is it everything you were expecting it to be?
Fingerprint support, granular app permissions, Android Pay, energy optimizations and Google Now on Tap are only a few of the new features in the Marshmallow update. There’s plenty more awesomeness where these goodies come from, but we also know there are some things Google still needs to work on. In fact, some wonder why it’s even labeled as Android 6.0, as the update is seemingly not as major to skip all the 5.X versions left blank.
It’s all up for debate at this time, and that is exactly what we want to spark right now. If you have already gotten Android 6.0 Marshmallow, how is it treating you? Is everything working as it should?
I am especially excited about Doze Mode, which puts apps to sleep when it recognizes phone inactivity for extended periods of time, hence saving massive amounts of battery. This feature seems to work like a charm; some Reddit users have been reporting 1% battery loss overnight (still have to do more testing in order to corroborate this).
Now we are handing the talking stick to you guys. How is the mighty Android 6.0 Marshmallow treating you? Did it meet your expectations? Answer the poll and hit the comments to let us know. Also, which is your favorite new feature out of the bunch?
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Porsche doesn’t trust Android Auto and refuses to put it in their cars
Porsche make some of the best cars in the world and one of the reasons for this is driver comfort. Not only do you get a fast car, but you get one that has all the features you could ever want inside. However, Porsche will not be including Android Auto in their new 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S because Google wants too much data.
According to Porsche, Google wants basically all of the collected data including things like “vehicle speed, throttle position, coolant and oil temp, engine revs—basically Google wants a complete OBD2 dump whenever someone activates Android Auto”.
Porsche do include Apple’s CarPlay in some of their cars and have said that Apple asks for much less data, basically, they only want to know if drivers are using CarPlay while the car is moving.
Liz Markman, a Google spokesperson for Android Auto has made a statement to Motor Trend, who wrote the story, saying Android Auto does not collect all of the data listed. According to her, it does not collect things like throttle position and coolant temp. However, she declined to give a full list as to what data is collected, only claiming that everything is user opt in.
Source: Motor Trend
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Google Translate updated with compatibility for third-party applications
Google has today updated its official Translate companion application for Android to give Marshmallow users the ability to translate text from third-party applications — so they no longer have to copy and paste text into the app in order to receive a translation.
To install the upgrade, simply open up the Play Store, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on ‘Translate’, then hit the update button. Alternatively, you can hit the link below to initiate the download on your smartphone from the Web.
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Telegram update brings Marshmallow support and compatibility for fingerprint unlocking
Earlier today, Telegram unexpectedly updated its official messaging client for Android in the Play Store. This upgrade takes advantage of Marshmallow’s new Fingerprint API by enabling users to log in to their Telegram account by simply placing their finger on the sensor of a supported device.
The full changelog can be seen below:
- Android 6.0 support
- Now on Tap
- Direct Share
- Fingerprint support for Passcodes
To install the update, simply open up the Play Store, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on ‘Telegram’, then hit the update button. Alternatively, you can hit the link below to initiate the download on your smartphone from the Web.
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Verizon’s customer-tracking ‘supercookies’ connect to AOL ads
In the last year it’s become known that Verizon uses “supercookies” (aka UIDH or Relevant Mobile Advertising) to track what its mobile customers are doing, but now it’s taking a step further by quietly linking that information to ads from AOL (the parent company of Engadget, which is also now owned by Verizon). According to ProPublica, the AOL ad network reaches across 40 percent of the internet, and by working with Verizon’s UIDH (Unique Identifying Device Header) it can track in great detail what apps people on Verizon Wireless use and what websites they visit. Unfortunately, beyond just serving up targeted ads, the information is also unencrypted and could possibly be used by others to track you. The only good news? Verizon subscribers can opt out, which you can do by following this link or calling 1-866—211—0874.
Because the technology works by tagging information sent over the specific connection to a device, it can’t be avoided by simply using incognito mode or clearing one’s cookies. You need to opt-out if you do not want to be tracked, and especially given its lack of HTTPS protection, we’re figuring you should do that. According to digital rights group Access Now, Verizon isn’t the only mobile carrier engaging in this activity, although last year AT&T said that it had ended a trial of the technology. To find out if your connection is being tracked, visit AmIBeingTracked.com while connected to your wireless carrier.
[Image credit: Getty Images]
Via: Motherboard
Samsung boasts massive third-quarter profit growth
Samsung has given us a glimpse of the earnings report it’s releasing in late October, and it shows an operating profit worth 7.3 trillion won or $6.25 billion for July to September 2015. That’s a 79.8 increase from the same period last year, according to Reuters, and the company’s biggest since the beginning of 2014. Bloomberg’s analyst say the mobile division’s profit “probably rose 24 percent to 2.2 trillion won ($1.9 billion), the first year-on-year rise in seven quarters.” While the S6’s shipments have reportedly dropped, a big price cut on Samsung’s flagship and the release of lower-end, mostly below-$200 phones for developing nations made the increase possible.
However, the Korean manufacturer is seeing the most success with its semiconductor business, since it supplies chips for both Samsung’s and Apple’s devices. Bloomberg believes the semiconductor division earned almost $3 billion (54 percent more than last year’s) this quarter, thanks in part to Apple’s hugely successful iPhone 6s and 6s Plus sales. It’s worth noting that the Korean won’s lower value these days contribute to Samsung’s bigger numbers, though, since it settles its sales in US dollars. That said, we’ll find out more about the company’s money matters when it releases its full earnings report.
Source: Reuters, Bloomberg, Samsung, Yonhap News
Samsung Pay support coming to Verizon Galaxy devices in the near future
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Samsung Pay is yet another option end users have to make payments using just their device. Samsung’s dedicated payment portal was made officially available on September 28th and most US carriers kicked the support through to devices. Verizon, not so much. Good news for Galaxy owners on Big Red though, as Verizon has announced, via Twitter, that they will begin pushing out a software update in the near future to enable Samsung Pay.
You will need to own a Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Note 5 or Galaxy S6 Edge+ of course. Once the updates start to hit devices users will be able to add their debit/credit cards through the app and make payments at a variety of stores across the nation via NFC and MST. Your card will need to be a VISA, MasterCard or American Express and your banking is limited to Bank of America, Citi or U.S. Bank. Samsung is working to get more banks and cards on the list.
Samsung Pay will be supported on compatible Verizon smartphones (Galaxy S 6, S 6 edge, Note5, S6 edge +) through a future software update.
— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) October 6, 2015
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The news is good for those that meet the above requirements. Be on the look out Galaxy owners on Big Red, you too can soon give Samsung Pay a test run.
Source: Twitter Via AndroidAuthority
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