A new chiptune album is coming to the Nintendo Famicom
Every week it feels like a new video game soundtrack gets a vinyl release. Journey, The Last of Us, FTL and Shenmue — none of these are surprises anymore. So what’s next? MiniDiscs? Cassette tapes? Well, some musicians are keen to use cartridges instead. 8BIT MUSIC POWER is a new chiptune album that you’ll need to slide into a Nintendo Famicom (Japan’s equivalent of the NES) to listen to. Developed by RIKI and manufactured by Columbus Circle, it features 12 original tracks from, among others, former Famicom music composers Yuriko Keino (Xevious, Dig Dug) and Takeaki Kunimoto (Star Solider).
Source: RIKI, Amazon Japan
Thanksgiving with AA! | Podcast 042
Join us for a very special episode of the Android Authority Podcast! The full panel gets together (Joe Hindy, Jonathan Feist, Nirave Gondhia, Andrew Grush) and follows Josh on a Thanksgiving journey – they talk about the different plans they have for Thanksgiving before getting into the typical talk of what they’re grateful for. However, sprinkled among all of that are small rants about family, a bit of wine and whiskey, and talk about what YOU are thankful for! It’s the longest episode we might have ever recorded, but it also might be one of the funnest.
If you’re coming back from the Black Friday shopping, we hope that you stayed safe. If you’re just listening along with your Thanksgiving leftovers, pour the gravy on the turkey and press play!
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Instagram adding multi-account support to Android app
Instagram users who need to manage multiple accounts will be happy to hear that the social network platform is finally adding the ability to switch between multiple accounts without first logging out. The update is included in a new version, number 7.12.0 that is starting to rollout to some users, although the new feature is not showing up for everyone with this update, so a server side change may also be necessary.
The initial addition of an account is achieved via a new menu entry on the Settings page of the app, where users can access a menu to either add an existing account or create a new one from scratch. Once a second account is added, users can switch between the accounts by tapping on the username and using a drop down selector accessed on the profile page. Testing indicates Instagram displays a toast message to let users know they have successfully switched accounts.
If you want to check for the availability of this new feature, you can download the apk below and hope that your account is one of the accounts that Instagram added this new function to.
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source: AndroidPolice
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Toymaker VTech says data was stolen from its kiddie app store
VTech, the brand best known for its electronic kid’s toys and cordless phones, said Friday that hackers had stolen some of its customer data. While VTech is hardly the first company to see its user info compromised, the target here was relatively unusual: an app store for children. Learning Lodge, as it’s called, is a storefront where kids and their parents can download apps, games, e-books and various educational materials. While it’s a bit disturbing to imagine a breach that even tangentially involves children, the company says that no personally identifying information (social security numbers, et cetera) was compromised. VTech says no credit card information was exposed either.
Source: VTech
[Deal] Spigen’s Black Friday sale is underway
From today through November 28, Spigen is offering 30% off sitewide. This means you can get any item on Spigen’s online store for 30% off during the period.
Black Friday is nearing the end, but most deals are here to last through the weekend, including that from Spigen. Using the promotional code BLACKFRIDAY30, consumers can claim 30% off any purchase no matter what the cost. Spigen is also offering members double in reward points (extra 10% value) for anything purchased during the holiday weekend sale. Spigen offers a wide selection of cases, screen guards, docks, clips and other accessories for all the latest devices. All sales are 100% authentic and come with a 2-year warranty. Additionally, all items sold will ship free of charge to any valid U.S. address. To check out what’s left in stock, head on over to the link down below.
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Apple May Replace 3.5mm Headphone Jack on iPhone 7 With All-in-One Lightning Connector
Apple is planning to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack on the next-generation iPhone in favor of an all-in-one Lightning connector, according to often-reliable Japanese website Mac Otakara. Apple may also release Lightning-equipped EarPods to support the new audio output on future iOS devices.
The report, citing a reliable source, claims the new same-sized Lightning connector will support Lightning-equipped and Bluetooth headphones, and have a DAC, or digital-to-audio converter, for backwards compatibility with wired headphones using standard 3.5mm stereo jacks.
The so-called “iPhone 7” will likely be more than 1mm thinner than the 7.1mm thick iPhone 6s as a result, according to the report. The sixth-generation iPod touch could be a comparable device, with a depth of 6.1mm, but the portable media player still has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Apple will also reportedly release Lightning-equipped EarPods, which would likely be included in the box alongside the iPhone 7 and sold separately for use with other future iOS devices. Apple’s current EarPods with a 3.5mm stereo jack will presumably remain available for purchase afterwards for the foreseeable future.
Apple introduced new MFi Program specifications in June 2014 that allow third-party manufacturers to create headphones that connect to iOS devices via a Lightning cable, but the rollout has been slow. Philips unveiled Lightning-equipped Fidelio M2L and Fidelio NC1L headphones over the past 14 months.
Should this rumor prove true, Apple’s decision to switch to an all-in-one Lightning connector for charging and audio output could face the same kind of controversy as when Apple retired its proprietary 30-pin charging cable in favor of a smaller Lightning connector starting with the iPhone 5 in 2012.
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Microsoft’s Cortana iPhone app rolls out to beta testers
Less than a month after kicking off the Cortana for iPhone beta signups, Microsoft has started rolling out the app to people who showed interest in testing it. As TechCrunch points out, the early build is being distributed through TestFlight, a developer-focused service that lets iOS users try applications before their public release. Based on the app’s current description, Microsoft is asking testers to set a Cortana reminder on a Windows 10 PC and see how it works with an iPhone, as well as communicate with the virtual assistant and observe how she responds to queries. Back in August, Cortana also arrived on Android via public beta, so it’s only a matter of time before Microsoft officially releases it on Google and Apple’s mobile platforms.
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Microsoft News
Amazon offering $30 off 32GB Moto X Pure
Thanksgiving might be the day we celebrate all we have and are thankful for, but Black Friday is the day we celebrate all the stuff we’re about to have and be thankful for. Once upon a time, this massive display of consumerism required you to risk being shoved and/or trampled by hundreds of competing shoppers. Thankfully, in the modern age there are tons of deals to be had right from the comfort of your couch, desk, or even bed — if you’re having a particularly lazy morning.
We’ve already covered a lot of Black Friday deals from Amazon and many other major retailers, but here’s one more: From now through Monday, Amazon is offering $30 off on the white, black, or white/bamboo 32GB Motorola Moto X Pure. Pricing doesn’t show up immediately, though the discount is applied during the checkout process.
See also: Best Moto X Pure (Style) cases
For those doing the math, that brings the pricing down on the Moto X Pure Edition to $419.99 for the white and black models, and $444.99 for the white and bamboo. While that’s not a massive discount, every saved dollar counts.
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So is the Moto X Pure worth picking up? It depends on what you’re looking for, though we recommend checking out our full review to see if the handset is right for you. As a quick refresher, the Pure is powered by a Snapdragon 808 CPU with an Adreno 418 GPU and 3GB RAM. Other specs include a 5.7-inch Quad HD display, 21MP camera, water resistance, and Android 5.0 Lollipop with an upgrade to Marshmallow likely not too far out.
What do you think, anyone planning on picking this one up at its newly discounted price?
Instagram tests multiple account support on Android
The Instagram team appears to be readying an Android update that will introduce one of its most highly requested features: multiple account support. For the average user this probably isn’t a big deal, but for professional photographers, social media managers and small business owners, this addition would make life much simpler. As Android Police reports, Instagram is testing the feature on Google’s mobile OS right now — you can gain access by joining the Instagram beta program, or by grabbing the latest APK from APK Mirror. Once you’ve got the right version installed, just dive into your settings and scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll see the new option “Add Account.” From there, you can switch between the two by tapping the drop-down menu on your profile page.
Source: Android Police, APK Mirror
Deal: Aukey has several accessories on sale, including 20,000 mAh portable battery for $18
Who says you have to go out into the cold and fight your way through Black Friday lines to get a good deal? These days, there are plenty of sales to be had, without going any further than your web browser. Case and point: Aukey has a few different chargers on sale including the Aukey 20,000 mAh Portable Charger External Battery for just $17.99 with check out code QBI8OGMD. That’s a savings of $12 over the standard price.
This top-of-the-line charger is designed with both tablets and phones in mind, with auto-detection so it gives the current current/charging speed for the device that you plug in. There’s even a handy flashlight built in for emergencies.
If you’re looking for something a bit less bulky or simply don’t need such massive capacity, Aukey is also a 10,000 mAh power bank for $19 (Promo code: 6YXULUXP). Aukey even has a Quick Charge 2.0 with 3 USB ports on sale for just $11.49 (Promo code: WWEIXOCG), for those interested.
So how about it, any takers?
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