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Tinder wants to talk to you about organ donation
If you’re hot and horny then there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to kill the mood stone dead: a long discussion about organ donation. Tinder isn’t too worried about harshing that buzz, which is why it’s teamed up with the UK’s blood and transplant service to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. For the next two weeks, users will be able to spot celebrity profiles like Olympic gold medalist Jade Jones as well as TV stars Jamie Laing and Gemma Oaten. If you swipe right on any of the three, you’ll be greeted with a notification saying “if only it was that easy for those in need of a life-saving organ to find a match.”
It’s not the first time that Tinder has been used for stealth advertising, although this cause is probably the most noble. Previously, we’ve seen the service sell Alex Garland’s seminal sci-fi movie Ex Machina, the latest album from DJ Zedd and a Jason DeRulo single called Want to Want Me. It’s a complicated road for a firm like Tinder to walk, since people aren’t using the app with the explicit intention of being sold to.
Instead, users are there to find love, at least for an evening, and it’s possible that taking advantage of people when their mind is on other things might prove harmful in the long run. Well, at least more harmful than the time its own CEO opened his mouth and managed to get a slap on the wrist from the SEC for his trouble.
Source: NHS
4G compatible Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime launches for Rs. 8,499
Xiaomi is back with yet another cost effective smartphone before the year is out, the company’s new Redmi Note Prime has just been unveiled in India. The latest Xiaomi handset boasts 4G connectivity, dual SIM capabilities and additional memory capacity. in a cost effective package.
The Redmi Note Prime comes packing a 5.5-inch 720p display, a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 13 megapixel rear camera with 5 megapixel front facing camera. There’s also a 3,100mAh battery, 16GB of internal storage with up to 32GB more via a microSD card slot, and 4G dual SIM capabilities. The phone runs an Android 4.4 KitKat version of Xiaomi’s MIUI 7 operating system, measures 154 x 78.7 x 9.4mm and weighs 185 grams.
“we are glad to provide our Mi Fans an opportunity to upgrade to an even more powerful smartphone with an expanded memory and dual-SIM capabilities. The 3100mAh high-capacity battery, coupled with MIUI optimisations, has enabled Redmi Note Prime to achieve the most impressive battery performance yet.” – Manu Jain, Xiaomi India
Xiaomi was also keen to announce that the new Redmi Note Prime is the company’s second smartphone that has been built in India. The handset is being manufactured in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh in partnership with Foxconn.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime 4G will be available exclusively from Amazon India and Mi.com starting from 10am IST on Tuesday, December 15th. The phone will be priced at just Rs. 8,499.
WSJ: Galaxy S7 to go on sale in March, with pressure-sensitive screen, USB Type C, and microSD
The Wall Street Journal has a blockbuster report this morning that reveals a lot of details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S7.
The report cites “people familiar with the matter” and offers information on the Galaxy S7’s design, features, and even release date. As a caveat, the sources warn that, with three months to go to the release of the device, some things can change. The report is unusually rich in details, as stories like this go, so let’s dive right in and analyze them.
Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Despite rumors of Plus versions being in the works, the report only mentions two models: the regular, flat-screened Galaxy S7 and the curved-screened Galaxy S7 Edge.
Pressure sensitive screen
According to the WSJ’s sources, the biggest new feature of the Galaxy S7 and its curved companion, the Galaxy S7 Edge, will be a pressure sensitive display that will work a lot like the 3D Touch feature available on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus.
It’s not mentioned in the report, but Synaptics could be the company behind this pressure sensitive solution. The touch solutions developer recently announced ClearForce, a pressure sensing technology that will become available in smartphones from early 2016.
Type C port – fast charging
The Galaxy S7 will come with a Type C port, as seen on the latest Nexus generation. Reportedly, the device will draw a “full day’s charge in under 30 minutes and in some cases significantly faster than that.” For comparison, the Nexus 5X requires about 1.5 hours to charge up to 100%. It’s not clear what a “full day’s charge” means, but it sounds like Samsung may be able to one up competitors in this crucial area.
Small design changes compared to last year
The Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge will be relatively similar to their predecessors. The devices won’t be “major departures” and the changes will be “less striking” compared to the revolution brought by the S6 this year.
The microSD slot is returning to the Galaxy S7 only
One of the people tipping WSJ off said that a microSD card slot will “likely” be available on the Galaxy S7. Only the flat model is explicitly said to get this feature, so the S7 Edge will probably be missing it.
See also: Best Android phones (December 2015)
Retina scanner?
Samsung is allegedly “considering” equipping certain versions of the Galaxy S7 with a retina scanner. No details are offered on this feature, but the wording implies that it’s similar to ZTE’s Eyeprint ID feature, found on devices like Blade S6 or Grand S3. Not to be confused with an iris scanner, this feature uses the front facing camera to analyze the unique pattern of the fine blood vessels from the user’s retina. You can see it in action here.
Camera: improved low-light performance and flush with the body
The camera on the Galaxy S7 will reportedly bring an improvement in low-light photography, which remains the weakness of mobile cameras across the industry. The camera module will be flush with the body of the S7, claims the report. If that’s accurate, Samsung found a way to offer a high-quality modern camera without the bulge we’ve seen on many flagship phones this year.
Launch and release date
Finally, the sources say the Galaxy S7 will be launched in the United States in mid-March. The actual launch is “expected” to happen around MWC, which is scheduled for February 22-25 in Barcelona. There were several rumors that implied that Samsung would launch the S7 and S7 Edge earlier than usual, but if this report is accurate, it will be business as usual.
See also: Samsung Galaxy S7 rumor roundup: release date, price, specs, features
So, there you have it – a ton of info on the hottest device of early 2016. While there’s still room for changes, this report is very plausible. Let us know your thoughts!
Honor 7 Enhanced Edition with Android Marshmallow is official
A new Enhanced Edition of the Honor 7 has just been announced, which boasts additional internal memory and Huawei’s Android 6.0 based EMUI 4.0 OS right out of the box. The announcement comes hot on the heels of news that the Honor brand will enter the US market at CES 2016.
The internal memory upgrade sees default storage increase from 16GB to 32GB. There’s also a 128GB microSD card slot on both handsets, if you have a large media collection. The phone also features fast charging and a 9 volt 2 amp charger included in the box, and has a shortcut smart key that be customized with various functions. There is also a voice-activated assistant included with the Enhanced Edition, which is powered by Baidu and Huawei.
Other than that, the internal hardware remains the same. The Honor 7 Enhanced Edition features a 5.2-inch 1080p display, octa-core Kirin 935 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 20 megapixel camera based on a Sony IMX230 sensor and an 8 megapixel front facing camera. The phone also comes with a 3,100mAh battery, 4G compatibility, and a fingerprint scanner on the back.
See also: Huawei Honor 7 review
The Honor 7 Enhanced Edition is already available in China with a price tag set at 1999 Yuan (approximately $310), while the regular model has seen its price drop to 1799 Yuan ($278). We will hopefully hear additional details about a wider roll out in the near future, possibly at CES 2016 in January.
WSJ: Samsung’s Galaxy S7 will have a pressure-sensitive display
Nine months is a long time in the smartphone industry, so it should come as no surprise that Samsung is already preparing to launch the next iteration of its flagship smartphone. While the Korean smartphone maker may still be a few months away from showing us what’s new, the Wall Street Journal has already caught wind of some of the features we can expect to see in the Galaxy S7. According to reporters, Samsung will include a “pressure-sensitive display and a new high-speed charging port” in its new devices, which are slated to launch in March.
The company is reportedly considering the inclusion of a retina scanner in some versions of its new flagship, although that is not yet set in stone. Like the Galaxy S6, Samsung will debut two models: the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
With the inclusion of a pressure-sensitive display, Samsung looks set to follow Apple, which is already touting “3D Touch” functionality. With a USB Type-C port, the Galaxy S7 will charge significantly faster, with sources telling the Wall Street Journal that devices will “allow for a full day’s charge in under 30 minutes and in some cases significantly faster than that.” An improved camera is also said to be coming — one that that performs better in low-light and sits flat on the back of the device (the Galaxy S6 accommodated a small bump).
Overall, it doesn’t appear that the Galaxy S7 family will differ that much from last year’s models. However, Samsung’s new smartphone chief will hope that he can gauge demand better than his predecessor and avoid making too many (or too few) of its popular handsets. We can expect the Galaxy S7 family to make its debut in or around Mobile World Congress, which opens on February 22nd, with the handsets going on sale a couple of weeks later. The quick launch is said to be deliberate: Samsung doesn’t want to let any of its rivals steal a march this time around.
Source: Wall Street Journal
The Snapdragon 820-powered LeTV LeMax Pro scores over 133,000 on AnTuTu
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LeTV isn’t exactly a household name when it comes to smartphone, but thanks to a leaked benchmark for one of its upcoming devices, it might become one. Okay, maybe we’re exaggerating, because it’s really the processor powering the device that we’re interested in, but nonetheless, we’re happy the Snapdragon 820-powered LeTV LeMax Pro has made an appearance. According to a record from the AnTuTu database, the LeMax Pro scored a massive 133,357 on its benchmark, eclipsing the last highest score we heard about just last month – the Exynos 8890 scoring 103,692 on the same benchmark.
Other details about the LeMax Pro include a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. A 4MP front camera and 21MP rear camera round out a very solid device, obviously made all the more exciting by the processor inside it. We never really doubted that the Snapdragon 820 would be capable of incredible feats of processing, but it’s pretty impressive how much it’s got the recently announced Kirin 950 and Exynos 8890 beaten by – then again, perhaps these are just early tests, so let’s wait to see what’s what.
What do you think about the score the Snapdragon 820-powered LeTV LeMax Pro logged today? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Weibo via Phone Arena
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Rossignol and PIQ team up to track your skiing performance
PIQ has teamed up with Rossignol to give you all the skiing metrics you probably never thought you needed. The 13-axis ski sensor, which is identical to PIQ’s golf and tennis models, comes with a special strap that attaches it to any ski boot. It can then measure stats like edge-to-edge speed, G-force and carving angle, while giving freestyle skiers air time, G-force at landing, rotation and more. As with other PIQ models, you can check stats immediately from your Android or iOS smartphone via Bluetooth, but if you don’t carry a phone during mogul practice, it’ll store the data for later.
The device lets you track your runs in detail via the Rossignol and PIQ apps, giving you a readout of your best turn, jump and overall PIQ score. Of course, your time is what counts, but it should be handy for skiers looking to improve specific skills. As with any tracker these days, there’s also the social factor, as you can put your performance up against your pals or even pro racers around the world. We’ve seen other ski sensors like the Trace tracker, but PIQ says its model is the lightest one out there. It’s now up on pre-order for $149, and if you already have a PIQ golf or tennis sensors, you can get the required strap as a $49 upgrade.
Source: PIQ
AT&T is offering a free Galaxy S6 with the purchase of another Galaxy
If you’re looking to switch over to AT&T this month, you’re in for an awesome promotion. Until the new year starts, when you buy one of the current Galaxy devices, you’ll be able to pick up a free Galaxy S6 on a second line. That’s right, if you buy a Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus or Galaxy S6 Active (which you can only get at AT&T), AT&T will credit your account for your AT&T Next payments on a 32GB Galaxy S6.
The small print here is that the free Galaxy S6 must be on a new line and if you cancel either line, the balance of that phone is due immediately (up to $950). You’ll be required to choose a qualifying plan, which AT&T says is $70/mo or more, and the bill payments will be split up over 30 months. Your credits will start after three months of service if you keep your account in good standing. This promotion ends on December 31 and is only for “well-qualified” customers.
If you’re looking to switch over to AT&T want to be tied to a Galaxy S6 for the next 30 months, this is a pretty good deal. I think this will be especially popular with those getting their first or second smartphone who aren’t jumping around to a new device a lot and just want something nice that will work and not break immediately. The Galaxy S6 is still one of the best phones out there and will be one of the best sellers this holiday season due to the Galaxy branding and build quality.
Is this a promotion you’re going to jump on? Let us know down in the comments what you think of this move from AT&T.
Source: AT&T
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BBC iPlayer comes to the Apple TV
The new Apple TV has been available for a little over six weeks and there are more than 2,600 apps available. However, dedicated UK apps have been few and far between. Sky’s Now TV is on the platform, but we’ve had to bide our time while the BBC readies its own app. Luckily, that wait is now over. Coming just ahead of the holidays, the new BBC iPlayer app lets you dig into the Beeb’s on-demand content and favourite your must-see programmes, pick up on shows that you’ve started but not finished and watch back your purchases from the BBC Store.
Inside the app, programmes are listed by channel but also via genre. The BBC is making good use of colour too, as the Cbeebies section (pictured below) demonstrates. It’ll also play a big part in helping take BBC Three online-only, as the Beeb prepares to sunset the TV channel in February next year.
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