Sprint is bringing their stronger, faster LTE Plus network to 77 markets
Sprint has announced a revamped LTE services to deploy to markets with a significantly improved wireless experience for customers. This new network is deploying to 77 markets today, and it offers some notable new technologies that should make a world of difference for Sprint customers.
LTE Plus utilizes all three of Sprint’s bands of spectrum, using the 2.5 GHz band for speed, the 1.9 GHz band for coverage, and the 800 MHz band for building penetration. Carrier aggregation allows LTE Plus to bond multiple spectrums together to beef up the bandwidth and speed available to users, and Sprint claims the new network doubles both of those. Pretty impressive, especially considering that claim means capable devices can reach theoretical speeds of up to 100Mbps on that network.
The biggest claim that LTE Plus can make? It’s faster than Verizon and AT&T’s LTE network. Third party testing in 44 of the biggest markets show that data is transferred faster on Sprint’s LTE Plus network than Verizon or AT&T’s LTE network, which should give Sprint’s marketing department some serious ammunition to work with.
You can hit the link below to check out where Sprint is deploying this new network.
source: Sprint
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Is Android Wear ruining your Bluetooth speaker/headset sound?
Our Android Wear smartwatches have totally changed the way we use our connected devices. At first it was a luxury to me, but I have found that I can no longer live without this commodity. It’s not all fun and pleasure for all users, though. The latest reports suggest these nifty devices may have an adverse effect on Bluetooth audio devices.
An unsatisfied listener has posted his experience on Reddit. And it seems this is not an isolated event, as some other users have been witnessing similar behavior. But let’s step back for a bit and see what phuzzyday‘s experience was like.
This user has a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, a Samsung Gear Live and a Jaybird X2 headset (great headphones, by the way!). One day he noticed his sound was substandard, as if the audio was set at a lower bitrate, but once he tested the same headset on his PC it was a different story. Sound was perfect while using his computer. He then proceeded to try a JBL Charge 2 Bluetooth speaker with the phone and sound was equally bad.
After searching through other threads, he found other people have seen similar problems while using a Moto 360. He proceeded to turn off the watch to see if that could be the issue, and guess what? Sound was perfectly normal! The only caveat was that the music would stop playing every couple minutes. If he turned the watch back on, the music didn’t stop playing, but the low quality audio came back.
What’s next? By then he was probably realizing he was going to have to make some sacrifices, but he certainly didn’t give up on the troubleshooting. He proceeded to uninstall the Android Wear app and all problems disappeared. Sound was clear and the music was no longer stopping. His best solution was to unpair the watch while listening to his tunes, but that is also an inconvenience.
This same user also tried all these steps with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Moto 360, only to come up with the same results. Information is limited so far, but this does seem to be a Bluetooth connectivity issue between Android Wear and certain phones. Other users state some devices have no issue handling Android Wear and speakers/headsets simultaneously, including the Nexus 5 and Nexus 6. Another report states the issue is also present with the LG G4 and Samsung Galaxy S4 (even if less apparent on the latter).
We would certainly like to learn more and make this issue more widespread (if it does exist). Only then will we get a statement and/or fix from Google. Please do hit the comments and let us know if you have been experiencing similar issues. Does your Bluetooth audio sound bad when you are connected to an Android Wear device? Do you have any fixes for this issue?
You can now buy the unlocked Sony Xperia Z3 Plus in the United States
Sony’s Xperia line of phones have been quite popular over the years, despite their lack of differentiation from one another when it comes to specifications, build quality and price. If you happen to live in the United States and have been eyeing the Xperia Z3 Plus, now is your chance to purchase one without having to import it (or having to pay a higher price from another retailer). B&H Photo Video has just started selling the unlocked GSM variant of the Z3 Plus (E6553) for $499.99. What’s more, it also comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty from Sony in case you aren’t wholly satisfied.
If you need a refresher, the display on the Z3 Plus is 5.2 inches of IPS LCD Full HD beauty, and it’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. We told you in our full review that the device could get pretty hot at times, so that’s something to note if you decide to buy. It also comes with a 20.7MP rear camera and a 5.1MP front facing camera. It has 3 gigabytes of RAM, and it also sports 32GB of on-board storage.
See also: Sony Xperia Z3+ review
The Z3 Plus runs a version of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop that’s very close to a stock Android experience. Sony has added a few software features such as Smart Call, Music, Video and Social Life, but by and large, the OS remains as Google intended. If you’re in the market for a higher-end Sony smartphone, the Z3 Plus might be a pretty solid bet for you.
If you’re interested, follow the link below to order yours today.
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What’s on your HDTV: ‘High Castle,’ ‘Jessica Jones,’ ‘SW: Battlefront’
This week two of the biggest releases come from streaming services. Netflix premieres its second Marvel series with Jessica Jones, while Amazon Prime has its adaptation of a Philip K. Dick novel, The Man in the High Castle. Both have looked good in early previews, but until they launch Thursday morning, we’re focused on the games. Star Wars: Battlefront is here, along with the final episode of Telltale Games’ Game of Thrones series. Finally, movie fans may want to check for The Collected Works of Hayao Miyazaki on Blu-ray. Look after the break to check out each day’s highlights, including trailers and let us know what you think (or what we missed).
DJI’s drone safety system has you signing up to fly in some areas
DJI is understandably nervous about where you fly its drones given that one owner trespassed on White House grounds, and it’s rolling out a new geofencing system to make sure that these kinds of incidents don’t happen again. Its Geospatial Environment Online service gives you updated info on where you’re allowed to fly drones, including time-sensitive restrictions. You can’t fly over prisons, for instance, and you may face a ban when there’s a raging forest fire. However, it also has a unique way of handling exceptions: as long as you’re willing to register with a payment card or phone number, you can fly in some restricted areas. In theory, this lets you enjoy your drone in more places while holding you accountable if you screw up.
Source: DJI (PR Newswire)
1byone is giving away 10 #1 selling LED stage lights on Androidguys.com
1byone and Androidguys have partnered up again to thank you, our readers, for your incredible support. 1byone and the writers here at Androidguys.com truly appreciate your commitment to reading our posts and want to thank you by offering ten Crystal Super LED Stage lights as a giveaway.
The 1byone LED stage light is a perfect addition to any party and has a retail value of $52.99. It also has over 400 ratings on Amazon.com with an average star rating of 4.5 out of 5. The light is rated to run for over 100,000 hours( I dare you to try and burn out the bulbs), can change colors from red to blue and everything in between and can even be controlled with your voice commands. It is a number one best seller in the stage mirror balls category on Amazon.com.
Specifications
Outer Adapter: input AC 100-240V, output: 12V 1500mA
Product Power Consumption: 12W
Dimension: 8.66 x 8.66 x 7.28 inch 220x220x185mm
Main Materials: ABS and SPCC
LED Wattage: 6 x 3W
Light Source: 2pcs red LEDs, 1pc yellow LED, 1pc green LED, 1pc white LED, 1pc blue LED
Working Modes: automatic, sound control, DMX512 control
In order to qualify for the giveaway(which 1byone has agreed to give away more than 10 if the response deserves it), all you have to do is Tweet to us, make a comment in Google+, Facebook or comment below(tell us you want a free 1byone LED Stage light) and we will select 10 lucky winners on Sun. Nov. 22. Winners will be notified via the method we were contacted.
Entrants can improve their odds of winning by adding 1byone to your social media accounts, by liking or following them, and by making a comment notifying them you want a free LED stage light through AndroidGuys.com. Just say “hi” and mention Androidguys.com on one or all of their social media pages to increase your odds of winning.
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We aren’t doing this to collect your personal information. When the winners are selected, all we need is an email address we can provide to 1byone so they can send a redemption code on Amazon.com. We don’t want your home address or phone number – we really just want to give away ten LED stage lights. If you happen to win the stage light, all you have to do is add the 1byone stage light to your cart, like you would do with any other Amazon purchase, and then redeem the code. And, if you don’t mind, leave a review for the 1byone LED stage light, once you’ve given it a fair shot, at Amazon.com. Good luck and I hope you win. Remember the greater the response, the higher the chances 1byone will giveaway more than 10 LED stage lights.
1byone and Androidguys.com thank you for your support.
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- Winners must live in the United States.
- We are not responsible for lost shipments.
- Only one winner per household.
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40 High-contrast and eye-popping QHD(1440p) wallpapers specifically for AMOLED displays
If you have an AMOLED display, you know how vibrant and rich an image can appear on your display. If you have a 1440p display, which is found on devices like the Nexus 6P, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and 5, or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, you are fortunate to have one of the best displays you can get your hands on these days. We’ve selected 40 images from around the web specifically to take advantage of that high-contrast and super HD display of yours. All of the images are a minimum of 1440p and go as high as 4k.
Check out the wallpapers and download as many as you would like.
The wallpapers are all in the scrolling images above, and if you want to save them, follow these instructions:
- Click the left/right arrows to scroll through the images
- Maximize the image you like by clicking on it
- Long press or hold down on the image and click “save”
- Go to your gallery or Google Photos and find your image
- Click “use as” and then click wallpaper
If you see a wallpaper that belongs to you and you would like to receive credit, I would love to give it to you! Just drop a comment in the section provided below with some proof (You know, just so we don’t have people claiming things that are not theirs…) So, please choose those that you like and enjoy!
If you would like to download them all, click on this link to grab the zip file.
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Samsung executives to see pay cuts in the light of company hardships
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Things are not good at Samsung – profits are falling, lay-offs have hit their workforce, and even the work culture at the Korean manufacturer has come into question. They always say change comes at the top, and now Samsung executives are starting to feel the pinch as well. A new report from The Korea Herald has said that some of Samsung’s highest paid executives have taken significant pay cuts in the light of the company’s struggles.
Samsung vice chairman Kwon Oh-hyun has taken a cut from 6.25 billion won last year to 3.82 billion won this year, CEO of consumer electronics Yoon Boo-keun dropped from 3.61 billion to 2.34 billion won and CEO of mobile business Shin Jong-kyun was the worst off of all with a drop from 12.03 billion to 2.28 billion won.
Now, these men are still being paid a ridiculous amount of money with still gargantuan bonuses – which shouldn’t be surprising since they still helm one of the biggest tech companies in the world – but it’s clear to see the effect poor financial performances have had on everyone at Samsung, particularly those in the mobile division.
What do you think about the pay cuts to Samsung executives? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: The Korea Herald via SamMobile
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Apple Stops Selling iPhone-Connected Smart Locks from August and Kevo
Over the course of the last week, Apple appears to have ceased selling two popular smart lock products in its retail stores and online. Neither the August Smart Lock nor the Kwikset Kevo Wireless-Enabled Deadbolt Lock are listed on Apple’s website, but both were still for sale on November 13.
The August Smart Lock and the Kwikset Kevo are both Bluetooth-enabled locks that allow users to unlock their doors using their iPhones. It is not clear why Apple has decided to stop selling the locks, but it could be in an effort to highlight only products that offer HomeKit compatibility. The Kwikset Kevo and the August Smart Lock are not HomeKit-enabled products and cannot be used with other HomeKit devices.
While Apple is no longer selling the Kwikset Kevo or the August Smart Lock, it is selling the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt, another smart lock that does offer HomeKit compatibility. The Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt is in fact the only locking product that offers HomeKit integration thus far. August has debuted a second-generation product that includes HomeKit integration, and when that begins shipping to customers, it’s possible Apple may continue offering the August Smart Lock in its stores.
Apple has also pulled the Belkin WeMo switch from its online store, suggesting it may be ceasing to offer several home-connected products that are not also offering HomeKit to avoid confusing its customers.
Apple sells quite a few HomeKit products in its retail stores and online, offering devices from Ecobee, Philips, Elgato, Lutron, and Schlage.
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Apple Now Allowing Personal Pickup in Canada and Australia
As of today, Apple has launched an in-store pickup feature in Canada and Australia allowing customers in those countries to order and pay for devices online and pick them up in retail Apple Stores. Personal Pickup has long been available in the United States, but this is the first time it’s expanded to additional countries.
MacRumors reported on the possible expansion of Personal Pickup in early November after receiving word Apple was training retail employees in Australia, France, Canada, the UK, and other countries. While Personal Pickup has currently only expanded to Canada and Australia it may roll out to additional countries in the near future.
Personal Pickup is available for a number of Apple products, from Macs and Apple TVs to the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. When an order is placed for an in-stock item for Personal Pickup, Apple employees get it ready to go and then send an email to a customer whenever it’s ready. Out of stock items are able to be shipped to a store for Personal Pickup.
This week has been big for both Australia and Canada. Along with the availability of Personal Pickup, both Canada and Australia have also gained Apple Pay through a partnership with American Express. Apple Pay is available in Canada as of today and will be available in Australia on Thursday.
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