HTC’s new flagship phone will cost $100 more after launch in the US
If the $399 pricing of HTC’s new flagship phone, the One A9, sounds like a sweet deal, you may want to reserve a unit right now. Turns out it’s just a “special promotional pre-sale” for the online store and select retail outlets in the US, a company spokesperson told Engadget, which will soon be over. The electronics maker failed to mention that in the past, so now you only have a few days to decide whether you want to purchase the One A9 at its current price. Starting on November 7th at 12:01 AM, htc.com will be selling the phone for $499.
Via: Slashgear
Inateck offering deals through Halloween, check out what’s on sale
In case you haven’t caught sight of an Inateck product review on AndroidGuys, the manufacturer is known for having a variety mobile accessories at reasonable prices. We typically find a great deal of value in the offerings.
Now, there’s an opportunity to save a bit more. Inateck has decided to throw a sale for Halloween, making certain devices even more affordable. Check out the list below. Use the Amazon promo code listed below the products to knock a few bucks off. The codes are valid only until Nov. 1st, so better get on it!
| Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker | Universal Waterproof Case | Dual Dynamic Driver In-Ear Headphones |
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| $5 off: 5AERJM5O | $3 off: 6FVL6LRN | $5 off: NIJKEEVD |
| 40W 5-Port Desktop USB Charger | 33W 3-Port USB Car Charger |
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| $4 off: W5K5Q4Z3 | $4 off: HWC7CI8O |
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VR simulator for mice helps researchers study Alzheimer’s
A group of scientists from Janelia Research Campus have built their lab mice some sort of an Oculus Rift of their own. Okay, so it’s not a tiny VR headset for rodents — though that would have been amusing to see — but a simulator with walls that touch the mouse’s whiskers on either side. This makes the mouse think it’s moving through a maze, when it’s really just running on a small spherical treadmill. The researchers created the system not because the lab mice needed entertainment: they built it so they can observe how a mammal’s brain reacts to injury, learns how to find routes and forms memories. They believe that by having a better grasp of memory formation, we can also understand diseases that cause memory loss (like Alzheimer’s) a lot better.
Via: Motherboard
Source: Janelia
Facebook bringing more info to users through expanded notifications tab update
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Looks like Facebook is doing their due diligence to deliver as much information to users as possible so they don’t exit the app. Facebook has announced an update that is starting to roll out that delivers a personalized notifications tab. According to Facebook the new tab is based on users feed back that want more than what Grandma had to say about your last tattoo. Take a quick look at the video of it in action to see what to expect.
The expanded notifications tab will bring in a number of things that might remind you of Google Now a bit. On the friends side of things you can expect milestones like birthdays and life events. You will see TV show reminders and Sports Scores based on the Pages you have Liked and upcoming events you have joined. There will be other optional things you can have the tab show such as weather updates, movies playing nearby, places to eat close to you and things happening around you.
Certainly Facebook addicts will welcome this addition to their notifications panel, while haters will scream GOOGLE NOW COPY CAT! Change is a good thing and the right people will appreciate it. Be on the lookout for the update in the Play Store any day now.
Source: Facebook
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Inspirational: Senior wish organization gives 97 year old Olive Horrell her dream, to tour Google and see the tech magic
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This might not factor into the Android arena, but it is certainly a great story that I cam across on Cnet this evening. It involves a 97 year old woman by the name of Olive Horrell. She grew up through the technological changes that only someone her age could have appreciation for. She saw the birth of the Microwave, Jet airplanes, Video Games, Computers, GPS, Apple, Android and more things than I can even name in a single sitting.
Her lifelong dream was to become an engineer and be part of it all, but in a time when that was not the thing to do as a woman, she was forced to step back and just watch. Now, at 97 and living in an assisted living home, she uses her MacBook to send emails and longed for a chance to go to Google headquarters in Mountain View California. As she put it, it is the “epitome of all that wonderful tech stuff that comes out.” Her wish was granted thanks to the assisted living community of Brookdale and the Wish of a Lifetime organization, Olive got her wish and received a VIP tour of the complex that many of us wish to even drive past.
Google took her into the self driving cars, virtual reality and explained the cloud, to some degree. Take a watch of the video. It is such an amazing experience to see, and I have to agree with her final observation, everyone does spend a little too much time living life through their smartphones and not enough time living life.
I can only imagine what it would be like to take my Grandma to Google for the day. She would be amazed, lost, confused and probably quite comical.
Source: Cnet
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Consumer Cellular adds Huawei Vision 3 LTE and Moto G LTE to its affordable smartphone repertoire
Most of you probably haven’t heard of Consumer Cellular, but it is a very neat MVNO with low prices and (according to Nielsen Mobile Insights) the highest overall customer satisfaction. But let’s keep in mind they do not own their network, which may keep them at the mercy of others, but also grants them plenty of benefits.
For one, Consumer Cellular is not limited to a single network and operates through both AT&T and T-Mobile, taking advantage of two of the best networks around. Their plans also start for as low as $9.99, and you can add text/data packages for as little as $2.50. Of course, you will want to pay more for any significant amounts of data (unlimited texts and 1.5 GB of data would cost $20).
But what about the phones? Though they do carry the latest iPhones, we must accept the MVNO doesn’t really offer any popular high-end Android options. These phones sure are affordable, though, and today they are adding a couple new devices to their repertoire: the Moto G LTE (3rd gen) and the Huawei Vision 3 LTE.
Moto G LTE (3rd gen) specs
- Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- 5-inch 720p display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
- 1 GB of RAM
- 8 GB of internal storage
- MicroSD support
- 13 MP rear-facing camera
- 5 MP front-facing camera
- 4G LTE
- 2470 mAh battery
Huawei Vision 3 LTE specs
- Android 4.4 KitKat
- 5-inch 720p display
- 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor
- 1 GB of RAM
- 8 GB of internal storage
- MicroSD support
- 5 MP rear-facing camera
- 2 MP front-facing camera
- 4G LTE
As you can see, these phones are not that stunning, but they are definitely something to write home about. These smartphones are super affordable at only $150 for the Moto G and $100 for the Huawei Vision 3. And the latter seems to be some kind of Consumer Cellular exclusive, as it is nowhere else to be found.
I say these are good options (though not too amazing) if you are sure you want to stick with Consumer Cellular, but remember these plans can be taken advantage of with any compatible, unlocked handset. The ability to bring your own smartphone makes these plan a bit more enticing. Especially considering Consumer Cellular offers no high-end Android smartphones.
What do you guys think? Are any of you buying one of these two gadgets? Also, please hit the comments and let us know your experience with Consumer Cellular, if you have ever used their services.
Consumer Cellular adds two new smartphones to their product mix
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 26, 2015) – Consumer Cellular, the mobile carrier with the highest overall customer satisfaction according to Nielsen Mobile Insights, has added the Huawei Vision 3 LTE and Motorola Moto G LTE smartphones to its selection. The phones are available through the Consumer Cellular website and customer call centers, as well as through national retail partners, Sears and Target.
“The Huawei Vision 3 LTE and Motorola Moto G LTE smartphones are great additions to our current selection,” said John Marick, CEO of Consumer Cellular. “Earlier versions of these phones have been very popular with our customers. These latest versions are faster and even more powerful than the previous models, making them a great addition to our line-up.”
The Huawei Vision 3 LTE supports the Android 4.4 operating system and has a bright 5-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, a 5 megapixel camera with 6x digital zoom and 720p HD video capture and playback. It supports up to a 32GB microSD card and has a battery life of 36 hours. Additional features include Bluetooth, hearing-aid compatibility, FM radio compatibility, an “Easy Mode” option, as well as Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities. The Huawei Vision 3 LTE is available for $100. For a full list of features please visit: https://www.consumercellular.com/Info/PhoneDetails/644
The Motorola Moto G LTE is the third generation version that supports the Android 5.1 operating system and has a bright 5-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display, a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, a 13 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and 1080p video capture and playback. It supports up to a 32GB microSD card and has a battery life of up to 24 hours. Additional features include Bluetooth, hearing-aid compatibility, Android Media Player, and Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities.
Send fun animated gif images with Disney Gif
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With Disney Gif, you can find and share the Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, or Marvel gifs very easily. They are all categorized by emotion or story with more content added all the time.
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Once you find the Disney gif you want to share, you can send it right to Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, email, and more right from the app. Much easier than some other gif sharing apps that force you to copy the link and enter another app before you can share it.
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Etsy ASAP offers same-day delivery in NYC this holiday season
Just in time for the holiday season, online crafted goods mecca Etsy is launching a local delivery pilot in New York City. Just as rumored, Etsy will partner with Postmates, a company making a name for itself by charging pretty exorbitant delivery fees for all kinds of goods, from Taco Bell to Apple gadgets. Etsy says that about 5,000 different items will be available for either same-day or next-day delivery as part of the Etsy ASAP program; once you place your order, you’ll be able to pick from three-hour delivery windows for your purchase. Naturally, you can filter your searches by things available for ASAP delivery, but note that these items are going to cost you — there’s a flat $20 fee for same-day delivery. Etsy says the pilot will run in Manhattan, Queens and parts of Brooklyn through the end of the holiday season; the company will then evaluate what’s next for the plan after that.
Source: Etsy
Nanofiber gel and snake venom work together to stop the bleeding
Researchers at Rice University announced a novel use for batroxobin, a hemotoxic component in the venom of two South American pit viper species. They’ve figured out how to leverage it as a potent coagulant — when combined with a nanofiber hydrogel called SB50 — that could save countless lives in surgery. Medical science has actually been employing batroxobin as a topical clotting agent and thrombosis treatment since the mid 1930s. Used along with the gel, now it’s shown a capability to stop the flow of blood even if the patient is on heparin, a powerful anticoagulant administered before some surgeries.
Source: Rice University
Sale: Solove Roco 10000mAh aluminum ultra slim power bank at Amazon.com (Discount code)
Last week we offered the Solove Titan 20000mAh battery for 33% off, and this week from now until 10/31 11:59PST, the Solove Roco 10000mAh battery is on sale for $24.99 using discount code 10OFFSLV at checkout at Amazon.com. The Solove Roco comes in Silver and Pink and is made with ultra premium materials similar to what can be found on devices like the Nexus 6P and Macbook Air. 10000mAh is enough power to charge a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 or Nexus 6P about three full times which can be enough power to last several days depending on your usage.
I have the Solove Titan 20000mAh ultra slim battery and can assure you these batteries are some of the best made accessories I have ever come across. As soon as you pick up the battery, you can feel the cold metal in your hands, which keeps the batteries fully protected when you toss it in your bag. The Solove Roco has an actual LED percentage indicator giving you an exact measurement of how much power you have remaining with dual USB out ports, allowing for charging two devices at the same time.
If you want to save yourself some money and have extra power for the holidays, head on over to Amazon.com by clicking this link and enter in 10OFFSLV at checkout.
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