LG G4 Marshmallow update arrives to South Korea, global rollout soon?
Historically LG hasn’t always been the best at quick Android updates, but we’ve seen them put a lot more effort into speedier upgrades over the last few years. This is especially true with Marshmallow, which already hit the LG G4 for users in Poland towards the end of last month. Of course, testing out a Marshmallow update in a non-major market is one thing, rolling out to a major region is another. How long before G4 owners will see Android 6.0 on a wider scale? If the update’s arrival to South Korea is any indication, soon.
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The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update has now begun hitting users in Korea, though its arrival in LG’s home country will happen in phases over the next several weeks. Considering South Korea has a much larger number of LG users than Poland, this hopefully indicates that LG was satisfied with the performance of its initial rollout and will (again, hopefully) begin to ramp things up a bit.
While we can’t say who is next for sure, odds are it is only a matter of time before the update makes its way over to a wider range of European and Asian countries. More than likely, the North American market will probably be the last to see the update, likely due to the slowdowns involved with dealing with carriers in the US and Canada.
See also: Android 6.0 Marshmallow – New features explained
As for what’s new in the update? Due to the heavily skinned nature of LG’s UI, we wouldn’t expect much different on the “looks front”. Under the hood, however, Marshmallow brings doze mode for improved battery life, better microSD support, better permissions management, and much more.
For those that have already got the update – in South Korea or Poland, for that matter – what do you think so far? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Evernote adds sketching and split-screen features on iOS
Sketching has been available in Evernote’s Penultimate app for quite some time, but now the company’s main productivity app is handling your scribbles on its own. With an update for its iOS apps, Evernote now lets you sketch notes with a Jot stylus or Apple Pencil and stores them for safekeeping. What’s more, if your input device of choice supports 3D Touch, you’ll notice the line weight vary based on how much pressure you apply. You can also adjust the line thickness manually between five settings and choose between 10 color options. When you’re done, those drawings sync just like any other Evernote entry and the app’s handwriting recognition makes those scribbles searchable, should the need arise. The new version of the app also delivers split-screen multi-tasking that’s made possible by iOS 9, so long as you’re using it on a iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad Mini 4. Ready to give it a go? The update is available now from the App Store.
Source: Evernote
Mobile apps share a lot more of your data than you think
You’re probably well aware that many mobile apps want to share your data. They need your email address to set up an account, or your location to tag your photos. However, a research team has discovered that at least some of that software is sharing more than you might be comfortable with. On average, 110 Android and iOS apps sent data to three separate internet domains. That’s not necessarily a problem by itself, but that info sometimes goes to places you’d rather not send it (say, medical search terms sent to marketers). Also, this info sometimes arrives in combinations that could be used to track your behavior, like your name and location.
Via: Ars Technica
Source: Technology Science
You can drive cars from ‘Fallout 4’ in ‘Forza Motorsport 6’
Can’t wait until November 10th to wander through a desolate nuclear wasteland? That’s a little weird, dude — but if you need something to tide you over until Fallout 4 hits stores, Forza Motorsport 6 may have the ticket: starting today, players will be able to download a Fallout-themed 1956 Ford F100 for free.
Source: Xbox News Wire
Apple’s Eddy Cue Talks Enterprise, iPad Pro at Dropbox Conference
Apple’s SVP of software and services Eddy Cue today spoke at the Dropbox Open conference, where he talked about Apple’s enterprise efforts and the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Pro in an interview with Dropbox CEO Drew Houston. Several conference attendees covered Cue’s remarks in a series of tweets with the hashtag DropboxOpen, giving some insight into the topics he covered.
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According to Cue, Apple’s success in the enterprise segment is a natural evolution of its success in the consumer space, as it’s bridged the gap between devices used at home and devices used at work. Things “important to the consumer,” he says, are “important to the enterprise.”
We’ve always been a consumer company. We’ve been trying to create products for individuals and part of that was creating a product that had tools that allowed people to do things with them that we could never even imagine. And what’s happened is if you look at the world today you work 24 by 7.
You’re awake, you take it home with you, you take it everywhere. There’s no longer the “enterprise” in the sense of the products you use there that you don’t use somewhere else. Now you get to use the products everywhere.
Apple is hoping the iPad Pro will further boost its enterprise sales, with Cue saying there’s still a “huge opportunity” for growth. Cue also said he believes enterprise has a long way to go to catch up on new mobile technologies the way consumers have. During the interview, Cue brought out an iPad Pro to show off on stage, and teased the audience, asking them to look under their chairs to find nothing underneath.
Eddy Cue pulled out an iPad Pro and Drew Houston said “look under your chairs, guys!” and we did and there was nothing #DropboxOpen
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At the start the interview, Houston said he couldn’t wait to get his hands on an iPad Pro, to which Cue responded “Only a few more days,” potentially suggesting the iPad Pro’s launch will happen soon. Current rumors have indicated the iPad Pro will be available in stores on November 13, but it’s possible Apple could accept pre-orders before that date.
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How to perform a software update via the LG Mobile Support Tool
If you own a handset made by LG and are looking for instructions on how to update your handset, you’ve come to the right place. For those of you who have newer models of an LG device, you may be used to updating via an over-the-air (OTA) update. However, if you own an older handset, there’s a very easy way to check and complete updates. The method used in this tutorial uses your computer to install updates.
To get started, you may want to back up your device’s information to a cloud platform or to a microSD card, just to be sure nothing is lost. Even though most updates don’t affect your personal files, to make sure that you’re always safe, it’s nice to have a backup just in case something goes wrong. Prior to updating, users are also recommended to have 50+ percent of battery life so ensure the download finishes without a disruption. And as always, you may want to consider connecting to a nearby Wi-Fi network to avoid data overages if you’re using a cellular device.
Here’s a full tutorial beginning at square one on how to update your LG handset via the LG Mobile Support Tool.
First off, you’ll need to head over to LG’s support center to download the Mobile Support Tool on your computer. You may be prompted to put in your device’s model number, which can be found in your handset’s settings under General and About Phone. If you’re unsure how to find it, LG provides a catalog on its website to find the device you’re looking for.
Once you have the software installed, you can launch the program and connect the device to your computer. Your computer will automatically download the proper drivers and recognize that your LG device has been connected. If nothing pops up right away, keep the program open and be patient. If you receive a notification on your smartphone that reads “USB connected, Charge only,” you should head into settings and enable USB debugging under Developer options. This can be accessed by triple tapping the build number under About Phone. Once enabled, the notification should now read “USB connected, Media Sync (MTP),” meaning you’re ready to apply the update. If you’re still dealing with connectivity issues, you can troubleshoot via the LG Mobile Support Tool for added assistance.
Is your device eligible for an update? A notice will pop-up on your computer containing the update details if so. If not, the screen will read “no updates are available for your device at this time.”
The next step is to apply the firmware upgrade. Once started, it’s imperative to not disconnect your device from your computer. Once confirmed, your LG device should automatically reboot and begin updating. If you have done this correctly, you should see a symbol on your mobile device indicating the update is in progress. In order for the software update to fully install, please allow 10-25 minutes. During this time you’ll be unable to receive any messages or notifications on your LG device.
Once the update is downloaded and has completed the installation, the handset will instantly restart. When booting up your phone for the first time, you will most likely have to wait a little longer than usual while the update is applied to your applications. This can take an additional 10-30 minutes depending on the amount of apps you have installed. Fear not as no information will be lost. When it’s done, you can unplug your device from your computer and move on with the remainder of your day.
If you got lost somewhere in the process or have any questions, feel free to drop a comment down below and we’ll try our best to assist you in the right direction. Happy updating!
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Motorola has opened a pop-up store in downtown Chicago to aid holiday shopping
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Everybody loves a good pop-up store – or at least, that’s what Motorola is hoping. Motorola has opened a pop-up store in downtown Chicago which will officially open its doors on November 7th and will sell Motorola’s full range of commercially available devices. While having a physical store might seem like a bit of a boon considering how convenient shopping online is, Motorola has actually provided pretty much all options that available on their websites in physical form. That includes a huge assortment of coloured cases and devices for Motorola’s smartphone range as well as all combinations available for the new Moto 360 smartwatch – it’s pretty much a physical Moto Maker store.
The other neat thing about Motorola’s pop-up store is that they have an area dedicated to the recently released Motorola Droid Turbo 2 which was heavily marketed to have a shatterproof screen. Dubbed the Drop Zone, customers will be able to test exactly how shatterproof the ShatterShield display on the Droid Turbo 2 is on surfaces like tiles and concrete. Motorola is also going to have a proper opening celebration on November 14th, so try and make it down there if you’re in the area.
What do you think about the Motorola pop-up store? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Motorola via Phandroid
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NASA wants to hire more astronauts
Have you dreamed of becoming a space explorer? You now have your chance to do something about it: after a four-year silence, NASA is once again hiring new astronauts. The recruiting drive will run between December 14th and mid-February, with the final selections made public in mid-2017. You’ll need the right mix education, experience and stamina to even get your foot in the door (there’s a long-term spaceflight physical, for example). However, it could easily be worth clearing that high bar.
Source: NASA
Free app brings local news broadcasts to Android, iOS and Roku
We’re living in a cord-cutter’s world where everyone seems to be ditching their cable and satellite subscriptions in favor of the cheaper alternative: streaming. The problem is, when we clense ourselves of all those pesky cords we also lose a wide range of local news broadcasts. NewsON is a new app available for Android, iOS and Roku that offers video content from a total of 118 stations in 90 different markets. The app features live and on-demand newscasts, clips from the station that can be accessed at any time and even the ability to post real-time tweets about the news coverage.
Source: TechCrunch
Facebook averaged over 1 billion daily users in September
Facebook’s growth shows no sign of stopping. Today is announced that it has over one billion users on average using it everyday. In August it announced it had passed a milestone of having one billion users on the site in a single day. By the next month that was the average. That’s a year-over-year increase of 17 percent. Monthly active users increased by 14 percent to 1.55 billion as of the end of September, an increase of 14-percent from the year before. Meanwhile the company continues to see a majority (78-percent) of its ad revenue come from mobile. In the earnings statement CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated, “we’re focused on innovating and investing for the long term to serve our community and connect the entire world.”
Source: Facebook
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