A Polaroid-style phone case can print selfies in under a minute
The allure of instant photo printing may have passed for most folks, despite some semblance of Polaroid hanging around, but a French startup is looking to rekindle the habit. The company is working on Prynt: a phone case that packs a compact printer inside a frame that resembles a point-and-shoot camera. Right now, prototypes are capable of putting ink to paper for physical copies in just under a minute; however, final models will reduce that time to under 30 seconds. The shell also houses 10-30 sheets of paper for individual prints, and thanks to a companion app, outputs can be used to view captured videos with bit of augmented reality magic. There’s a physical connection to your phone too, so you won’t have to rely on Bluetooth or WiFi to send flies along. Of course, Prynt has a long way to go, but a Kickstarter is planned for early next year where the first units will be available for $99.
Filed under: Peripherals, Mobile
Via: Tech Crunch
Source: Prynt Case
T-Mobile to offer LG G Watch R on November 19
T-Mobile on Friday confirmed that it, too, would offer the LG G Watch R as part of its smartphone and smartwatch portfolio. Arriving on November 19, the watch carries a $299 price tag. As the first Android Wear smartwatch to feature a full circle P-OLED display, the G Watch R is also water and dust… Read more »
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ASUS Zenwatch available in the Google Play Store
Good news for all of you that are fans of the ASUS Zenwatch. It is now available in the Google Play Store for $199.99. There were rumors that the Zenwatch would be available soon, but this is definitely a nice surprise to see it this quickly. Google has the Zenwatch listed as in stock and… Read more »
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Keep track of your class schedule with Class Time
Being a student can be difficult. Remembering your class schedule shouldn’t be something that you struggle to remember. With the Class Time-Timetable app you can easily keep track of where you’re supposed to be. All you need to do is enter your class schedule and the app will tell you where you need to be… Read more »
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The iRig HD-A equips Android users for mobile guitar recording
IK Multimedia’s iRig series of mobile recording wares have long be an option for the iOS faithful, and now its guitar-minded add-on is prepped for Android. The iRig HD-A is a $100 accessory that allows you to plug your axe into a mobile device track riffs while on the go. Just like previous efforts, this Android version is very much a plug-and-play setup for guitarists to use the company’s AmpliTube amplifier and effects simulator app to toy with sounds and virtual rigs. It packs in a 24-bit 48kHz analog to digital converter, and can be paired with a computer via USB when you’re stationary for a while. As you might expect, other entries in the iRig line can be used alongside the HD-A for a more robust mobile arsenal. However, there’s one important caveat: the device only works with gadgets running Samsung Professional Audio. This means that the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge can sort the goods now, and compatibility for the Galaxy S5, Note 3 and others is said to be on the way. The aforementioned AmpliTube is available as a plug-in for Samsung’s SoundCamp app, so you can record tunes with whatever setup you come up with while toying around.
Filed under: Misc, Peripherals, Mobile
Source: IK Multimedia
Android Slips as Apple Gains Enterprise Market Share in Q3 2014 [iOS Blog]
Reversing a trend of quarterly declines, Apple’s iOS mobile operating system gained market share this past quarter as it continued to dominate in the enterprise market. Apple’s expansion came at Android’s expense, which lost ground, according to Good Technology’s latest Mobility Index Report (via VentureBeat).
In Q3 2014, iOS device activations in the enterprise sector grew two percentage points, expanding from 67 to 69 percent. Android, concomitantly, slipped 2 percent, accounting for 29 percent of net device activations. Windows Phone remained a very distant third with only 1 percent of activations, a figure that has remained flat for the past six quarters.
Much of Apple’s quarterly gain can be attributed to the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which caused a surge in iOS device activations in September.
Good Technology says “The release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus accounted for all of this gain.” More specifically, iOS was down to 66 percent of activations in July and August, but comprised 73 percent of September activations thanks to sales of the new devices.
In the tablet enterprise market, Apple also remained the dominant tablet manufacturer with its iPad models, but faced an increasing challenge from Android tablets. In the just-ended quarter, Android increased its market share, climbing slightly to grab 11 percent of tablet device activations as compared to the iPad’s 89 percent share.
Apple increasingly has been focused on the mobile enterprise market, updating its enterprise-level mobile device management tools earlier this year and recently partnering with IBM to develop new business apps and services for Apple’s iOS devices. As part of the Apple-IBM collaboration, IBM will provide iOS-optimized cloud services, develop industry-specific apps, and begin selling iOS devices to its corporate clients. 
Android 5.0 Lollipop commences for Moto X
This month is shaping up to be one of the best months Android has ever had. With new Nexus devices hitting the shelves soon and a major update to Android, fans have plenty to choose from. Typically with new Nexus comes new Android and as usual new Android comes to Nexus first. This year Google allowed developers and manufacturers to use the new Android months before release. This allows phones and apps to update faster than ever.
With recent news Android 5.0 aka lollipop was set for release last week on Nexus devices all the way back to the Nexus 4. Apparently there was a slight hiccup to the release in the form of battery bugs that Google quickly saw and subsequently pulled the update. That has not stopped other device makers to release 5.0 for there devices ahead of Google.
Over the weekend Motorola had started a soak test for the Moto X. The soak test did not have a lot of information about it until recently Moto itself leaked a log on their help portal for the Moto X (2014). This is not too much a surprise considering Motorola’s strong ties with Google. The Moto X (2013) was also one of the first devices to receive KitKat 4.4. the information leak has been pulled rather quickly however various sources have captured an image of the change log. Over on the Xda side a user has already released a copy of the 5.0 update for Moto X pure edition.
This is an exciting year for Android marking whats is shaping up to be one of the fastest roll outs of new software outside of Nexus devices. Google has just about updated all there apps for material design and we are seeing other apps follow suit. AndroidGuys will keep you informed on any new information regarding Android 5.0 as soon as we receive it.
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Latest Firefox browser puts web privacy one button away
You may be very privacy-conscious in this era of mass surveillance, but your web browser hasn’t done much to keep up — big updates like Do Not Track and private browsing windows arrived years ago. Mozilla isn’t satisfied with this state of affairs, so it’s releasing a new version of Firefox that puts privacy front-and-center. The centerpiece is a “forget” button that makes it easy to scrub cookies, history and other details; you won’t have to jump through hoops to eliminate traces of where you’ve been, whether you’re concerned about data theft or just want to hide an embarrassing web session. You can also switch to DuckDuckGo’s anti-tracking search engine, and you’ll find both a privacy tour (on the desktop) and a coaching add-on (on Android) that help you use relevant features.
Some of the biggest improvements may lurk in nightly test releases, however. To start, Mozilla is teaming up with companies to experiment with privacy features, including a strict Do Not Track option that actively blocks web content which doesn’t honor your request to stay off the radar. These nightly builds will also give each Firefox tab its own system process à la Chrome and Safari, which should improve both performance (by making better use of multi-core processors) and reliability. There’s no mention of if and when these new perks will reach more polished software, but it won’t be shocking if they’re both available in stable Firefox versions relatively quickly.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile
Source: Firefox
LG’s phones are the first to get an Android Lollipop upgrade
So much for Google’s Nexus phones being the first to get Android 5.0 Lollipop. LG has announced that it’s rolling out the sweetened software upgrade to G3 users in Poland this week, ahead of seemingly every other smartphone on the planet — yes, including the LG-made Nexus 4 and 5. As you might imagine given the timing, LG isn’t reinventing the interface. Most of the improvements are either straightforward or under the hood, such as the new notifications and the ability to unlock your phone with nearby devices (such as an Android Wear watch).
What about other regions and devices? Unfortunately, LG isn’t saying just yet. It’s promising more details soon, but the Polish update is likely a test run; the company wants to make sure there are no glitches before it commits to a worldwide release. Even so, the fast refresh is good news, whether or not you have a G3 — it hints that at least some Android manufacturers have been using the Developer Preview to accelerate an otherwise lengthy upgrade process.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, LG
Source: LG Newsroom
Sunday Chat with the ‘Guys: Swappa
Welcome to the fabulous Sunday Chat with the ‘Guys! Every Sunday, one of the amazing writers here at AndroidGuys is going to talk about any Android topic that is on the minds, or any tech topic really. This week, I decided to look into a site called Swappa.
Swappa is a great site for the selling and buying of used devices. In an interview with Ben, the founder and coder of Swappa, In the interview, Ben tells us about what he set out to achieve with Swappa and about safety.
You can read the full Q&A below, but for those a little pressed for time, here is a condensed version.
Swappa was made in order to make selling and buying used devices safer, easier and more enjoyable. Swappa also does it best to make sure that all of the devices sold on its site are fully functional by way of IMEI checks and requiring photos of the device with the screen powered on.
While there will always be risk with buying a used mobile device, your best interests is in the minds of all the Swappa staff. They always do their best to make sure that ever device bought or sold on Swappa are ready to go and be used on whatever carrier you bought the device for.
Why was Swappa created? / What is the main goal of Swappa?
Swappa was created with the goal of making the buying and selling of pre-owned mobile devices safe, easy, and enjoyable.
When Swappa started the only real options were eBay and Craigslist. Neither of these options qualified as safe, easy, or enjoyable. Blacklisted and otherwise junk devices are / were common and not screened on either service. Finding exactly what you’re looking for on either service is a headache. Fees are ridiculous on eBay and there is no protections or safety for buyers with Craigslist.
What are the advantages of using Swappa?
Swappa has grown popular for buying and selling used devices for several reasons. Simplicity is one reason. The site is easy to use for both buying and selling.
Buyers love our pre-sale and post-sale safety measures to try to ensure you don’t get burned with blacklisted or otherwise junk devices. Sellers love that we don’t have listing or seller fees (only a small, flat fee paid by buyers on successful sales).
Another one of our primary advantages is that we are a human-powered site. Device listings are all reviewed and must be approved for sale by a human and we provide helpful support. All of our staff consists of device junkies / experts working to keep the site safe and free of junk.
What risks are involved when selling or buying a used phone?
There are actually several risk with buying and selling mobile devices, and Swappa aims to mitigate these risks as much as possible.
One risk is buying a device that is blacklisted as lost or stolen, or otherwise not eligible for activation. Swappa is the only market (that we know of) that requires sellers to provide device ESNs (serial numbers) that we check to try to ensure the are ready for a new buyer.
We also have a strict “no junk devices” policy where we don’t allow the sale of potentially problem devices, including those that are blacklisted, broken, or busted. Only fully functional devices are allowed in our primary marketplace, while devices with water damage or cracked glass are not.
How should a potential buyer protect oneself against fraud?
Swappa tries to do as much of the work possible to protect buyers from fraud. This starts before a buyer even sees a device for sale as we pre-screen listings for approval.
If I were selling a phone, what actions should I take to insure that no personal data can be collected off of my old phone?
There are several guides available online that cover this in detail. Some of the steps include factory resetting your device, removing your SIM card, removing your SD card, removing the phone from your carrier account, etc.
Why should people use Swappa rather than any other service available?
People should use Swappa if they value their time, money, and mobile devices. We try to reduce the risks of buying and selling and keep the whole experience pleasant. We keep fees low and transparent. And we moderate the site to keep out the junk (that includes junk devices and unscrupulous users).
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