Keeper updated with support for Marshmallow and fingerprint recognition
The popular password storage service Keeper is currently rolling out a rather hefty update for its official Android application via the Play Store. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade brings Marshmallow compatibility, fingerprint recognition, a multitude of stability improvements and bug fixes.
To install the update on your Android-powered smartphone or tablet, 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 ‘Keeper’, 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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LG Smart TVs get Google Play Movies & TV support in 104 countries
LG tried Google TV for a while, but we all know that didn’t work out well. Not for Google, and not for its partners. Now they are all about WebOS and have managed to create a very enticing platform (even if we still prefer Android TV). This is sad, because LG makes some great televisions, but they are still good friends with Google. Today we have good news for fans of both companies: you will soon be able to enjoy some of the Search Giant’s content from those new LG Smart TVs.
The Korean manufacturer has just announced LG Smart TV owners in 104 markets will gain support for Google Play Movies & TV starting this month. You pretty much get all the key benefits any other platform has access to. Customers can rent, buy and access movies in both HD and SD formats. The selection is immense. And because it works with Google’s servers, you can always continue watching your shows or movies from any device. They will all remember where you left off.
I suppose what I like most about Google service support is that it sort of brings these platforms together. You can use your smartphone to rent a good movie while out and about, only to access it straight from your WebOS TV once you get home. This collaboration between platforms is what the cloud and connected devices are all about! It’s this type of connectivity that highlights the benefits of working with web services, as opposed to locally.
LG is not being very revealing about the total list of supported countries, but we do know the app will first come to the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. Who’s excited for Google Play Movies & TV support? How many of you even have an LG Smart TV?
NASA’s chemical ‘laptop’ would help find life on other planets
Planetary rovers can already find potential signs of life, but they’re not really meant to find life itself. NASA may have just the device to find that concrete evidence, though. Its newly tested Chemical Laptop is the first device built to detect amino acids and fatty acids (the telltale signs of life as we know it) on other worlds. The battery-powered device needs liquid samples to work, but it has a coffee machine-like mechanism that uses hot water to get the organic material out.
Source: NASA
Multiple Apple Services Experiencing Widespread Outage
Apple has updated its system status page to reflect widespread issues affecting multiple Apple products and services since approximately 7:30 PM Pacific, including the App Store, Apple TV, iBooks Store, iTunes Match, iTunes Store, Mac App Store and Radio.
Many users are also unable to fully access or use the Apple website, Apple Online Store, Apple ID, Apple Music, FaceTime, iCloud, iMessage, Mail, TestFlight and several other Apple services, suggesting possible larger server or DNS issues.
Apple’s standard response on its system status page says it is investigating and will provide a status update as more information becomes available.
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Google+ getting a revamped interface on desktop, mobile overhaul coming soon
Google has announced a new interface for its social networking site, marking one of the biggest changes Google+ has gone through since spinning off features like Hangouts and Photos into their own respective services. The new interface prioritizes the Communities and Collections aspect of Google+ which have apparently been the most popular sections of the site.
The new Google+ is all about the stuff you’re into and people who get you. Start exploring! https://t.co/X0c0kwWVKg pic.twitter.com/xaiTiVjoGr
— GooglePlus (@GooglePlus) November 17, 2015
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This interface puts your interests at the focus of the site and makes it easier to keep up with things you’re passionate about. Things are a bit more colorful, too, picking up cues from Android’s Material Design.
The new design is opt-in at the moment, so you won’t be forced into the change just yet. There are some features that are still missing, so if you use everything Google+ has to offer you’ll have to switch back and forth between the two modes until everything gets ported over, which should happen sooner rather than later. The new interface will hit Android devices soon, too.
Anybody happy or unhappy with the changes?
source: Google
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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)
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