What bands are supported in the U.S. unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7?

Pretty much all the bands are supported in the Samsung Galaxy S7. Thanks for asking.

The thing about having a SIM-unlocked smartphone is that it still has to be able to support the bands — that is the radio frequencies — of wherever it is you’re trying to use it. And the unlocked Galaxy S7 and GS7 edge that Samsung has released in the United States pretty much has ’em all.

Here are the bands supported by the U.S. unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge:

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

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• Here are all four Galaxy S7 colors
• Should you upgrade to the Galaxy S7?
• Learn about the Galaxy S7’s SD card slot
• Join our Galaxy S7 forums

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Samsung gives the U.S. the perfect Galaxy S7 — unlocked!

It’s the best Android phone you can buy, no longer shackled to the U.S. carrier system and weighed down by bloatware.

Samsung, seemingly answering the prayers of many a smartphone nerd, today announced that it is selling the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the United States unlocked. That is, they’ll work on any carrier you want, come without a carrier’s preinstalled bloatware, presumably get updates faster — and generally just be more badass.

The unlocked Galaxy S7 costs $669. The unlocked Galaxy S7 edge runs $769. The phones will be sold directly by Samsung, as well as at Amazon, Best Buy, eBay, Sam’s Club and online from Target. Select distributors also will have access to the unlocked GS7.

A SIM-unlocked phone is less of an aberration in the United States than it used to be. But Samsung — the world’s leading Android smartphone manufacturer — has mostly kept to the carrier system over the years. If you wanted a top-end Galaxy phone that wasn’t tied to one of the U.S. operators and shackled by their own software hangups, you’d have to import from another country with compatible radio bands. These U.S.-specific unlocked phones will work on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile — and generally speaking any of the smaller operators.

The overall specs remain the same. That means 32 gigabytes of on-board storage (22 of which are accessible to you out of the box, after app updates), supplemented by a microSD card. It’s got a Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM, and the best 13MP camera you can find on a phone. The GS7 sports a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display and 3000 mAh battery. The larger GS7 edge has a 5.5-inch display and a 3600 mAh battery. The two phones have lived atop our list of the best Android phones you can buy since their release in the spring.

And now that they’re unlocked? Basically, we’ve got the perfect Galaxy S7.

We’ve spent the better part of a day with the unlocked Galaxy S7 edge. And guess what. It’s an unlocked Galaxy S7 edge. Other than the fact that it’s missing out on carrier bloatware and can basically work anywhere you want — including on China’s TDD-LTE bands — it’s exactly the same phone you can get from a carrier. So on one hand you’re not really missing out on too much if you’re a homebody. But if you spent a lot of time outside the U.S., you’ve got a ridiculous amount of options here. I’ve got a T-Mobile SIM in it right now, and Wi-Fi Calling works out of the box as well.

More: Full list of network bands in the U.S. unlocked Galaxy S7

Every network band you need, and none of the bloatware you don’t.

The software experience is exactly the same, too. Well, again, minus the annoying custom carrier stuff. So setup is a little quicker and a little less duplicative. You sign in to Google. And sign in to Samsung’s services. Set up a PIN or password, and enroll fingerprints, if you want. And that’s it. You get Google’s apps. (Minus anything no longer considered top tier, like Google+ or Fit.) You get Samsung Pay and S Voice and — wait a minute. Things are a little different. At setup you’ll be asked if you want to also install things like the calculator and the Samsung+ support app, plus Samsung’s e-mail app, S Health, Memo and Samsung’s browser. (If you opt to not install those apps, the GS7 warns you that “You do not have any applications installed.” Cheeky.)

In any event, if one of Samsung’s apps is missing and you just have to have it, you should be able to find it in Samsung’s “Galaxy Apps” store.

After that, you’re in business. It’s a minimalist Galaxy S7, insofar as Samsung does anything minimal. (Which is to say, still bigger and better than most.) We’ll be spending some more time with this U.S. unlocked Galaxy S7 edge and will update you should we find anything else surprising. But for now, we’re just going to enjoy using a phone we wish we’d been able to buy back in March.

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Press release:

Samsung Introduces Unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the U.S.

Compatible with most U.S. networks, gives more customers access to ‘A Galaxy of Possibility’

NEW YORK – June 30, 2016 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced today the launch of network unlocked versions of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the U.S. Available starting today, June 30, the unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge work on most U.S. GSM and CDMA networks1 and put the Galaxy of products, services and experiences within reach of every U.S. customer. The unlocked smartphones are available for purchase on Target’s website or from top retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Ebay, Sam’s Club and http://Target.com. The unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are also available from four distributors, including Ingram Micro Inc., SYNNEX Corporation, Tech Data and Vertex Wireless.

“At Samsung, we listen to our customers to deliver meaningful innovation by offering an ecosystem of mobile products, services and experiences designed to enhance their mobile lifestyle,” said Tim Baxter, president of Samsung Electronics America. “The unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge offer more U.S. customers a way to join the Galaxy family, giving them access to a portfolio of seamless mobile experiences including connectivity to wearables, making payments right from your phone and even virtual reality worlds.”

The unlocked versions of these smartphones offer the same cutting-edge design and innovative features as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge launched earlier this year. With water and dust resistance2, an advanced camera, fast wireless charging3, Always-On Display, Samsung KNOX and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of products, services and experiences, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are redefining what users can do with their smartphones.

High Quality Photos No Matter the Conditions

Combining blink-of-an-eye autofocus for fewer blurry photos, superior low-light photography and significant advancements in video capture, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge give users a chance to capture every memory reliably and true to life. Central to this performance is the groundbreaking dual-pixel technology in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge rear cameras. The dual-pixel sensor, wider F1.7 aperture, and bigger pixels work together to capture 95 percent more light4 which makes sharp and beautiful photography possible in the low-light environments where most people take most of their photographs—rendering the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge camera all the more versatile and its photographs all the more stunning.

All-Day Battery Life 5

From charging up to holding the charge, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge deliver the best battery experience of any Galaxy device. Fast wired and wireless charging allow users to charge their devices quickly, and the large battery capacity of 3,000 mAh for the Galaxy S7 and 3,600 mAh for the Galaxy S7 edge gives users the power to keep going all day long.

Samsung KNOX

The unlocked versions of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge include Samsung KNOX, the company’s defense-grade mobile security platform, built into the device and implemented at the chip level so the device and data is highly secure from the moment it boots up. For the ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) workers, KNOX encrypts work data and personal data separately, providing users with both convenience and peace of mind.

A Galaxy of Possibility

Samsung delivers seamless mobile experiences that enable people to explore, create, move, go and unlock their passions—from being active to stay fit and staying connected while on the go to capturing 360-degree content and discovering new virtual worlds. With the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge at the center, customers will have access to Samsung applications and services like Samsung Pay, Samsung+ and the ability to explore immersive 360-degree content through Samsung Gear VR.

On http://Samsung.com, the unlocked Galaxy S7 is $669.99, and the unlocked Galaxy S7 edge is $769.99.

For more details, visit http://www.samsung.com.

1 – Wireless voice, data and messaging services compatible with GSM networks such as AT&T and T-Mobile and CDMA networks such as Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular®. Support for certain features and services such as VoWiFi and hotspot, vary by wireless service provider. See provider for details.
2 – Water resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to 5 feet for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry after wet.
3 – Fast wireless chargers sold separately.
4 – Compared to Galaxy S6/Galaxy S6 edge camera
5 – Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data and other application-usage patterns. Results may vary.

BlackBerry Hamburg could be called BlackBerry Neon, first press picture leaks

It has been common knowledge that BlackBerry will release two mid-range Android phones this year, most often called by their codenames, Hamburg and Rome. But a new report claims that the former of the two will actually be called the BlackBerry Neon. And there’s even a leaked image for good measure.

The pic, posted by Twitter user @the_malignant, only shows the rear of a phone, but it not only matches previous rumours, it reveals a very interesting fact. It does seem, if genuine, that the BlackBerry Neon (Hamburg, or whatever you want to call it) will be almost exactly the same as the Alcatel Idol 4.

That supports a story we published on 27 June, that suggested TCL Communication, the company behind Alcatel smartphones, will also be producing the Neon and possibly other BlackBerry devices going forward.

• Alcatel Idol 4 preview image
• It looks like BlackBerry Hamburg won’t even be made by BlackBerry anymore
• BlackBerry Rome and Hamburg: New renders show midrange Android phones
• BlackBerry says it’ll launch two mid-range Android handsets in 2016

The leaked image has many similarities to the Idol 4: camera placement, the flash and even the top and bottom metallic strips and speaker grilles.

That depends, of course, on the validity of the posted picture and we have no official confirmation on that front. It does match multiple sources of speculation though.

Another leak, back in May, also revealed some of the Neon’s (Hamburg’s) specifications.

A 3D graphics benchmark test found on GFXBench suggests that the phone has a 5.2-inch 1080p screen, 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, Qualcomm Adreno 405 graphics, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 12-megapixel rear camera. The camera on the front is 7-megapixels, it says.

These are similar but not identical to the Idol 4, so you might notice some differences.

We’re not yet sure when BlackBerry plans to launch its new device or the BlackBerry Rome, but we do know the company plans for them to be in the $300-$400 mark.

Volkswagen Tiguan first drive: All grown up

Volkswagen was early to market with the last-generation Tiguan. It sold so well (1.8 million since 2007), it’s a bit confusing as to why VW has been shy at coming forward to join the SUV revolution.

But hurrah, never fear, the new Tiguan is here. And it heralds the start of an onslaught of new SUV models from the people’s car company, from big to small.

The last Tiguan, for all its sales success, looked more than a little gawky. The interior lacked the quality you’d expect from a Volkswagen. And it drove with little panache.

The new Tiguan changes all that. In comes a much sharper, modern VW design language — all creases and sharp surfacing with delicious little surface sections cut out around the rear section — and is bigger, longer, wider and slightly lower than its predecessor. That means it looks much more four-square and planted on the road. But it also feels like a more grown up car.

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Volkswagen Tiguan first drive: Going upmarket

Volkswagen has pushed the Tiguan upmarket. But not just by giving it premium plastics, big wheels and an array of tech kit. It feels like an SUV, a slightly bigger, butcher and more serious car that’s half a size above the likes of the best-selling Nissan Qashqai.

It’s still perfectly manageable to drive of course — at 4.5 metres long, it’s shorter than a BMW 3-Series or Volkswagen’s own Passat. But the boot is a generous, family-friendly size.

Rear seat passengers have plenty of legroom and all-round the Tiguan feels like a very well-judged family-sized car, that’s quite a nice place to sit.

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Volkswagen Tiguan first drive: Techno babble

Inside, Volkswagen has moved things up a notch from the last model. Gone are the odd air-vents, and in comes VW’s neat, 8-inch touchscreen — which delivers an 840 x 480 resolution and includes a proximity sensor and sat nav as standard.

Go for an SEL version or above and you’ll get the Volkswagen group’s swanky 12-inch digital cockpit display. We drove both a SE Nav version of the Tiguan (the likely best selling version) which didn’t feature the digi cockpit, and the top-of-the range R-Line, which had it.

The display allows you to pick from various modes — such as one where the navigation map is priorities, or off-road data is played up — or you can get it to help you be more efficient, through a coaching system. VW refers to its approach regarding efficiency and technology on-board as “guide and inform” and in our brief drives of each car that sums things up pretty well.

The Tiguan’s system isn’t the ultimately connected, remotely controlled cleverness of an Audi or BMW. But it is fast, relatively intuitive and easy to use. Whether you really need the digital cockpit though, is a tricky question. It’s a lovely, yet novel tech feature. VW’s traditional dials are so crisp and clear already, however, so if you’re being matter-of-fact about it then you don’t really need the digital system.

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Volkswagen Tiguan first drive: Diesel power

All the Tiguans at the launch event we attended come with Volkswagen’s ubiquitous 2.0 TDi engine. No, not the one that’s been caught being naughty in the US. This is a new unit, introduced with the MQB platform that the Tiguan sits on — and which features an AdBlue exhaust treatment system, which should sort out those pesky NOx issues.

The cars that we drove all came in 150bhp power output. There are 115bhp and 190bhp versions, along with 1.4 and 2.0 Tsi Petrols. But the 150 diesel is all the car you need.

If you’re looking for kicks on the road, then you’re looking at the wrong type of car. And while the petrol engines are smooth, the diesel versions suit the Tiguan’s demeanour and cope well with its weight and size. The 150bhp gets to 60mph in 9.3-seconds, and even with us thrashing it on a test route, it gave us over 50mpg.

The tougher questions you’ll need to answer on the drivetrain front are whether to go with four-wheel drive (available on most models, and over 50 per cent of buyers do opt in), and stick with a manual or go for the 7-speed DSG automatic. DSG and four-wheel drive give you an ultimate ease-of-use, get-anywhere vehicle.

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Volkswagen Tiguan first drive: Pricing it up

In SE Nav spec, Volkswagen will want £31,235. Comparatively, lose the four-wheel drive and auto box in the same spec, and you’ll only need £28,035.

There’s a Tiguan for everyone then — including, it seems likely, a plug-in hybrid electric version on the way. But be warned, with four diesel, three petrols, autos, manuals, four- and two-wheel-drive options over five different trim levels, the Tiguan is not a car for those who easily get bored of looking at brochures or online configurators.

Our view? SE Nav will give most of what many people want. R-Line takes things sportier, blingier and fancier — but gets a bit full-on for this size of car. SEL is a nice mid-space if you’ve got a bit of extra cash and fancy a few toys like 19-inch wheels, LED lamps, panoramic roof and the digital display — all of which the SE Nav does without.

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Volkswagen Tiguan first drive: On the road

Out on the road, the Tiguan drives like a much more grown-up car than before. We know from experience in cars like the VW Golf and Audi A3 which share its MQB platform, that this is a very well engineered piece of kit.

The Tiguan feels solid, is extremely quiet and refined and rides very nicely on the smaller wheels of the SE Nav. The 20s on the R-Line don’t kill the ride, but they do make it notably busier. In all models, the factor that jumped out most markedly compared to the previous version was the way the car cornered: this is now a much smoother and more composed car to thread along a country road.

First Impressions

The new Tiguan is a likeable car. And one we think you should consider if you’re in the market for such a vehicle.

We’re impressed with Volkswagen pushing things on the tech front, with even base models getting the 8-inch touchscreen as standard. Nearly all models come with the company’s App-Connect system and sat nav, too, which means you can run Apple CarPlay and Anrdoid Auto. Just a pity we could only find one USB port — not very family-friendly for a car in this day and age. Still, the fold-out rear tables with integrated cup holders are a nice, old-school analogue touch.

The overall question is whether you’ll judge the Tiguan to offer more than cars like the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Kadjar. As we mentioned, the Tiguan now feels like it’s competing at a level above those. It is bigger, there’s a greater range of more powerful engines and big-car features, plus the design is notably more premium. But the Tiguan only offers a little more space on board, so we can’t help wondering whether some people will be swayed by the well-priced and well-equipped crossovers from the mainstream brands, which, car-for-car are a few grand less than this.

It’s best, really, to think of the new Tiguan as a good value Audi Q5. That way it makes more sense and, right now, with the Tiguan brand new and the Q5 really showing its age, the new VW is a better car than its supposedly more premium big cousin. And for that reason alone, it should do very well indeed.

Amazing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 pic leak shows iris scanner and more

A new picture leak, of what is claimed to be the front panel of the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7, shows a couple of interesting things.

If genuine, it confirms the presence of the iris scanner that has been much-rumoured over the last month or so. It also shows a screen size thought to be 5.8-inches, and that the phone will look like a larger version of the Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge, released earlier this year.

The screen wraps at the side, similar to the Edge, but additional cutouts are ranged along the top, which Android Authority claims will be used for eye scanning technology, in order to unlock the phone, authorise purchases and more.

Recently, the name Galaxy Note 7 was heavily tipped, with Samsung looking to skip a generation to bring its premium devices under the same naming banner. At the same time, the iris scanner was all but confirmed. Now it seems it has been.

• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 name appears alongside specs: Iris scanner and branding virtually confirmed
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Note 5 vs Note 4: What’s the rumoured difference?

Android Authority says its massive leak comes from @OnLeaks, who regularly gets things right. There isn’t a clue though where the front panel came from or where it was photographed.

It is the latest in a long line of leaks and speculation about the Galaxy Note 7, which is expected to be announced at a dedicated event in early August.

As well as the 5.8-inch Quad HD screen. it is also rumoured that the phone will come with 6GB of RAM, a 12-megapixel camera and hefty battery to run the whole shebang.

Riding the SpeedX Leopard, a smarter carbon road bike

Bianchi. Giant. Pinarello. Sit down at the “Look Mum No Hands” cafe in London and you’ll see these names etched on countless bike frames outside. Each company is known for building beautiful high-end racing machines, a tapestry of parts designed to maximise power and style. But look closer and you’ll see that most are blemished by cycling computers bolted onto handlebars. To call them an eyesore would be exaggerating, but they do disrupt otherwise exquisite designs. It’s a niggle SpeedX, a new cycling brand based in China, hopes to solve with a “smart” bike called the Leopard.

“We wanted to create a better experience that combines technology with pure cycling,” SpeedX’s Raggy Lau explains.

Before the Leopard, though, the company tried to perfect the technology side with a cycling computer called SpeedForce. Launched on Indiegogo last December, the product is unique in that it doubles as a bike stem. That means all components, including a basic color display, are packed into a traditional neckpiece that joins the handlebars and frame. You simply swap out the old stem for the one developed by SpeedX. It looks a little thick, but SpeedForce allows the original shape of the bike to be maintained, while adding GPS, a front headlight and a display for speed, distance and time. The company hopes to ship the first units to backers next month.

A few months ago, SpeedX followed up with the Leopard, its first racing bike. It was launched on Kickstarter and promised a ride unlike any on the market — a seamless fusion of performance and technology. The new “Smart Control” computer is again built into the stem, only this time it sits in front of the handlebars, hovering over the front wheel. (It’s a better placement, given road bikes position the rider quite far forward.) At $1,399 (roughly £1,035), the bike is aimed at amateur cyclists who want high-end components, such as a carbon frame, and better ride tracking.

The project attracted 1,251 backers and $2.32 million in pledges. SpeedX has since set up an Indiegogo campaign, where the Leopard has accrued another $2.66 million from some 238 backers. A portion of these pledges were for optional accessories, however, rather than the bike itself.

SpeedX believes it can ship the first bicycles to backers next month. Last week at London’s Regent’s Park, I was shown a prototype of the Leopard Pro, the top variant that comes with electronic gear shifting and superior handlebars, saddle and wheels. The model I saw was finished in a dark gunmetal grey — if Batman rode a bicycle, this would be it.

The frame is built using T-1000 carbon fibre, making it extremely light. It’s an expensive part — most cyclists will pay a grand or more for a comparable frame from an established manufacturer. When you factor in the rest of the bike, a SpeedX Leopard or Leopard Pro represents excellent value. That’s all dependent, of course, on the parts performing to a high standard. SpeedX is confident in their durability at least — to reassure skeptics, it’s offering a lifetime replacement guarantee with every frame.

Most, but not all of the Leopard’s parts have been developed by SpeedX. The saddle is made by either Selle Royal or Fizik, while the tyres are sourced from Vittoria. Almost everything else has been built by SpeedX in China. The company has its own factory and this, Lau argues, is the main reason why it can sell the bike so cheaply. By undercutting established rivals, SpeedX hopes to make a name for itself much like Xiaomi and OnePlus have done in the Android space. It wants to be known for exceptional quality, but at a price far below the industry standard.

I’m no Chris Froome, but the bike felt like a feather as I took it for a spin around the park. While I pushed on the pedals and leant into some light turns, I found myself thinking about the two-wheeler’s smarts, rather than its raw performance. SpeedX says it’s the first company to build both a bike and cycling computer in tandem — normally, you have to buy a separate device from the likes of Garmin. Looking down, I could see my current speed and how long I had been riding for on a small color display. The resolution isn’t the sharpest, but it’s better than most cycling computers.

I could move through a few different screens by pressing a button at the top of the bike’s stem. Some showed the time and the difficulty of the current climb, while others revealed my top and average speeds. Lau says the final version will let you customise one of the screens — you’ll be able to set and move different stats, rather like choosing “complications” on an Apple Watch. The bike’s onboard computer has built-in GPS too, which lets you access turn-by-turn directions on the road. SpeedX is still working on its mapping system, however, so I was forced to navigate Regent’s Park the old-fashioned way. Luckily, I’ve wandered its nearly 400 acres before.

Alongside GPS, the Leopard measures performance using independent speed and cadence sensors. The former is fitted to the rear tyre and the back of the frame, while sensors on the crank measure the rate at which the rider is pedalling. These two metrics are related but also crucially different; riding downhill can be both fast and effortless, for instance.

The Smart Control lasts up to 800 kilometres, or 40 hours on a single charge. On its body you’ll find five circular lights, which visualise the bike’s remaining charge, and a small light sensor. When our nearest star begins to set, this will automatically turn on a tail light built into the saddle post. A small micro-USB slot can be found just below, which acts as a charging port for both the light and the cycling computer. You’ll need a screwdriver to take the saddle post out and charge the internal battery — it sounds cumbersome, but Lau says the process takes one or two minutes at most.

Developing the Leopard as a single product, with bike and computer combined, offers SpeedX a new and largely unproven business model. Unlike Trek, Specialized and other high-end manufacturers, which make money on the components they sell, SpeedX doesn’t expect to earn much, if anything from the Leopard and Leopard Pro. Instead, it’s banking on sales that will trickle through after riders have made their initial purchase.

The cycling computer and companion app, which will be available on both iOS and Android devices, will give SpeedX a regular window to its consumers. On either screen, the company could theoretically try to sell you new products and services. These could include accessories like a helmet or bottle cage, as well as additional software features — the company is staying tight-lipped on the details, but it’s not hard to imagine premium metrics and coaching features, similar to how most running and fitness apps upsell on smartphones.

Such a model is dependent on a good foundation — in short, the Leopard and Leopard Pro need to be good. SpeedX needs a reputation that people will want to get behind — a difficult task, given the cycling industry is already full of old, well-loved manufacturers. That need is partly why SpeedX crowdfunded its first road bike. Like the smartwatch maker Pebble, the company used the campaign in part as a marketing tool to attract attention. The choice was a smart one — with circa $5 million in pledges, it now has the money and interest to start building bikes. A fan-driven community has also been set up on Facebook; something SpeedX hopes can blossom into the sort of fan hysteria enjoyed by OnePlus.

On paper, the Leopard seems like excellent value. The carbon frame is an obvious lure and the integrated cycling computer gives it an advantage over traditional road bikes. But the company is an unknown quantity; it’s yet to ship a product. The people who have backed the Leopard have done so at their own risk, and as with all crowdfunding projects, there’s no guarantee that the bike will ever materialise. The signs are promising though; the prototype I rode proves the project has some substance. As such, I’m fairly confident the company will deliver. The question is whether it’ll deliver at the level expected of a high-end manufacturer.

If it can? The likes of Bianchi, Giant and Pinarello might see a new name hanging around outside “Look Mum No Hands.”

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Source: SpeedX

Note-Taking App ‘Google Keep’ Gains Intelligent Organization Feature

Google has announced a smart new organizational feature for its note-taking and to-do list app, Google Keep.

The app can now intelligently categorize users’ notes by topic, such as food, books, and travel, and entries can be searched by keyword using topic shortcuts which appear in the search bar.

Google Keep, which also offers a web interface, includes other features like list support, label and color organization tools, note reminders based on time or place, voice memos with automatic transcription, collaborative note-taking, and more.

#GoogleKeep organized. Search automagically created topics like books, food and quotes for @Android, iPhones and web pic.twitter.com/wccSbThYpQ

— Google Docs (@googledocs) June 29, 2016

The feature update for the note-taking service comes just a day after Evernote hiked its paid plan prices and announced it would be imposing a two-device limit on its free plan account holders.

Some MacRumors forum members have since been discussing moving over to the native iOS Notes app. To migrate Evernote notes to Apple Notes, follow these simple steps:

Download and install the Evernote Mac app, launch it, and click Edit -> Select All in the menu bar.
Next, click File -> Export Notes…, select the Evernote XML format, and save the file in a convenient location.
Open Apple Notes, click File -> Import Notes… in the Apple Notes menu bar and select the exported Evernote XML file to import.
iOS 9.3 added support for importing Evernote XML data into Notes, so alternatively you could save the exported file you created in step 3 to your iCloud drive. Then simply locate the file on your iOS device and long-press it to import the note data.

Google Keep is a free download for iPad and iPhone available on the App Store. [Direct Link]

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