Leak shows Verizon’s 10-inch budget tablet
You might not be very fond of Verizon’s Ellipsis tablets, but they do serve a purpose: they’re low-cost ways to get LTE data access on the road. And apparently, there are enough people buying them that the carrier is making a larger version. Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has posted press shots of an Ellipsis 10 slate that (surprise!) translates Verizon’s no-frills Android strategy to a 10-inch display. There are no details as to what’s under the hood, but it’s clear that this tablet should run at least Lollipop. As for the release date and price? There’s nothing nailed down yet — we’re as in the dark as you are. The network has previously released Ellipsis models in early November for about $250, however, so you may well see history repeat itself.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) October 16, 2015
Source: Evan Blass (Twitter)
Droid Turbo 2 leak hints at ‘shatterproof’ screen and Moto Maker
Those rumors of Verizon launching the Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2 at its October 27th event? They just got much more concrete. Droid-Life has obtained leaked promos spilling the beans on both of the carrier-specific Motorola smartphones. As suspected, the Droid Turbo 2 should be advertised as having a “shatterproof” screen — we’re a bit skeptical of that claim, but Big Red will apparently back that up by accepting trade-ins of phones with cracked screens. Even if the display doesn’t live up to that billing, though, the new Turbo will reportedly offer Moto Maker customization. Finally, you won’t be stuck picking from a handful of black-and-red models while your Moto X-toting friends show off their more colorful devices.
The ad copy also talks about the Droid Maxx 2, although it largely says what you might already know: this is really just a Moto X Play gussied up for Verizon, complete with a 48-hour battery. It’s not going to be nearly as exciting as the Turbo 2, then, but you’ll at least have one option on the network if you value battery life above all else.
Source: Droid-Life
Get the Solove Titan 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank on sale at Amazon.com (33% off with code)
Need power? The Solove Titan 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank is 33% off($15) now through October 23rd 11:59PST, using the discount code SOLOVE15 with free Prime shipping. The ultra slim power bank is available in gray and silver to match your premium gadgets. 20000mAh is enough juice to charge your mobile devices at least five full times depending on which specific device you own. The discount code is limited to the inventory on hand so make sure to take advantage of the deal before it’s too late.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Moto X Pure both come with 3000mAh batteries so you should be able to recharge those devices at least six full times. That’s enough juice to get you through a full week with normal usage!
The Solove Titan power bank comes with two USB out ports for charging two devices simultaneously at 2.1 Amps giving you the fastest charge available. With built-in smart charging, you’ll never have to worry about overcharging or overheating your devices.
If gray and silver are not your thing, you can get the Solove Ultra Slim Power Bank in green or gold at $12 off using the discount code SOLOV120 which can be applied to the promotions box at checkout. These batteries also come with free Prime shipping. This deal expires this Sunday October 18th at 11:59PST.
This is an absolutely gorgeous power bank with a huge capacity at a super affordable price. It is perfect for traveling as Thanksgiving is just around the corner and is one of the most traveled holidays over the year. Don’t run out of power when you’re stuck in traffic or delayed on a flight. This is especially necessary if you have young ones who are using tablets and smartphones while you’re traveling. Stay powered up and avoid fighting for wall outlets. Solove has you covered with the Titan.
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If you want something smaller, you can get the Solove Roco 10000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank in pink to show your support for breast cancer awareness month.
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[Deal] Grab the Android Game Developer Bundle for 92% off
Developing is all the buzz right now, and trying to build that perfect game that catches on with everyone is rather difficult. However, if you have an idea for a game, you’ll want to check out today’s deal from AndroidGuys and StackCommerce.
The Android Game Developer Bundle is a set of six different courses designed to teach you everything you need to know to make your dreams come true. Each course has hours of lessons for you to teach yourself in the comfort of your own home.
- No-Coding-Required Game Building Course
- Beginner Game Reskinning Course
- Android Lollipop Complete Development Course
- Unity 3D 2D-Game Development Course
- All-Level Unity3D C# Game Development Course
- Intro to C# Programming & Scripting for Games in Unity
These courses will give you the ins and outs of game development for Android. Even if you don’t want to publish something on the Play Store, but you have an interest in developing, this deal may just be too good to pass up.
Normally priced, at $662, you can pick this bundle up today for 92% off, at only $49. Now, this deal ends in 15 hours (at the time of this writing) so you’ll want to jump on board and grab this deal before it’s gone.
You can find this, and many other great tech bargains through our Deals page. Backed by StackCommerce, there are daily promos, giveaways, freebies, and much more!
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Get the unlocked Android 5.1 OPPO Mirror 5S now 50% off at Gearbest.com
Gearbest.com has incredible deals and the latest offering from them is the OPPO Mirror 5S which on sale for less than $230. OPPO is known to enthusiasts quite well and was one of the first smartphone companies to put a 2k display in a phone. LG was the first in the US to offer a display with 2k resolution with the G3, but I am sure many of you knew OPPO really did it before them.
Android hardware fans know of OPPO as a high quality phone manufacturer and the OPPO Mirror 5S lives up to its name. It is currently in stock and ships from a warehouse in the USA for free with a 45 day money back guarantee. Gearbest place your satisfaction above all else.
If you need an unlocked phone the Mirror 5S is a highly capable device offered at a very reasonable price.
The OPPO Mirror 5S comes with a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory(expandable via micro-SD), 8MP rear camera, and a 5 inch display. The unlocked version also comes with dual-SIM capabilities which is perfect for those who travel overseas. Head on over to Gearbest.com and check out the current deal by clicking this link.
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Brand: OPPO |
CPU: MSM8916 |
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Wireless Connectivity: 4G, 3G, GSM, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
Screen type: IPS+OGS, Capacitive |
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Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back) |
Picture format: JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG |
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I/O Interface: 3.5mm Audio Out Port, Micro USB Slot, TF/Micro SD Card Slot |
Battery Capacity (mAh): 2420mAh Built-in Battery |
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Cell Phone: 1 |
Product size: 14.34 x 7.12 x 0.765 cm / 5.64 x 2.80 x 0.30 inches |
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Minecraft Story Mode now available at the Google Play Store
Back in July, Telltale games announced that the ever popular Minecraft game was coming out with a Story Mode for Android. Well the day has come for all you fanatics of Minecraft! Minecraft Story mode is now officially available at the Google Play Store for $4.99. Since this is a story, Telltale games will be releasing this as a five part series. As a player, you get to drive the story through the decisions you make by what you say to people, how you say it, and what you choose to do in moments of action which will make this your story. Click the link below to install the game.
Here is the description from the Google Play Store:
THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME IN THE WORLD OF MINECRAFT
In this five part episodic series, play as either a male or female hero named ‘Jesse,’ and embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond. You and your friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone: Warrior, Redstone Engineer, Griefer, and Architect; slayers of the Ender Dragon. While at EnderCon in hopes of meeting Gabriel the Warrior, you and your friends discover that something is wrong… something dreadful. Terror is unleashed, and you must set out on a quest to find The Order of the Stone if you are to save your world from oblivion.
Featuring the voices of Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), Brian Posehn (The Sarah Silverman Program, Mission Hill), Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us, Tales from the Borderlands), Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights, X-Men), Martha Plimpton (The Goonies, Raising Hope), Dave Fennoy (The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series, Batman: Arkham Knight), Corey Feldman (The Goonies, Stand by Me), Billy West (Futurama, Adventure Time), and Paul Reubens (Tron: Uprising, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse)
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Throw money at YouTube Gaming stars each month with sponsorships
Remember when we said Twitch learned a lot from the recent launch of YouTube Gaming, Google’s own video game-focused live-streaming site? Turns out, YouTube is picking up some tricks from Twitch, a veteran of the live gaming arena. YouTube Gaming is rolling out “sponsorships,” a new option that allows viewers to give money to their favorite streamers monthly in exchange for a few perks, like a special badge for live chat and access to exclusive chat rooms. Sponsorships are $4 a month in the United States and the program is in beta now for a select group of streamers across 40 countries. It’s a lot like Twitch’s own subscription option, which is $5 per month and offers special badges, exclusive chat rooms and usually a live shout-out from the streamer.
YouTube Gaming isn’t stopping at sponsorships, either: Today it launches live mobile streaming capabilities for Android devices, a feature it announced during the Tokyo Game Show in September. Mobile capture allows streamers to record and go live with their Android games, directly from their smartphones. It even supports front-facing Android cameras and microphones so streamers can show off their bright faces and bubbly personalities. YouTube Gaming promises there’s no extra hardware or software required for mobile capture.
Now there’s no reason for YouTube Gaming personalities to ever stop streaming — more time live could mean more sponsors, which means more cash, and they can now even stream while on the bus, in the airport, at a club, in the bathroom, on a date or at their own weddings. Those are just (terrible) suggestions, of course.
LG first to push Android Marshmallow to its own flagship
LG’s gearing up to roll out Android Marshmallow to its devices, and you can install it as soon as next week… if you own a G4 handset and live in Poland. The South Korean manufacturer will release the latest Android version in the European country first, but it promises that America, Asia and the rest of Europe will follow. Unfortunately, the company doesn’t have exact dates for those markets yet. Local carriers will likely announce the upgrade when it becomes available, though; in the US, T-Mobile already confirmed that the G3 and the G4 will get Marshmallow in the future.
LG claims the G4 is the first in the world to get Marshmallow besides Google’s own Nexus devices. According to its VP of marketing communications, Chris Yie, it’s because the company worked closely with Google to make it happen.
By working closely with Google, LG has been able to bring Android 6.0 to the G4 ahead of any of our competitors. While speed alone isn’t an indicator of great service, it does go a long way toward giving consumers the confidence that LG is committed to its existing customers first.
Source: LG
Satechi releases a new wireless gamepad to turn your smartphone into a gaming device
Satechi, founded and headquartered in San Diego(America’s Finest City and also my hometown), announced a new Wireless Gamepad to help turn your tablet or smartphone into a real gaming machine. Our mobile devices usually fill our desire to game while we are out and about, but are still far away from replacing our home gaming systems. Part of the problem with tablets and smartphones is touchscreen controls lack the accuracy of a real gamepad. Also your fingers get in the way of the display ruining your total gaming experience.
Leave it to Satechi to release a reasonably priced($39.99) Wireless Gamepad, now available at Amazon.com or Satechi.net, which will replace your touchscreen controls with a 14-button gamepad. The gamepad has two joysticks, a directional pad, A, X, B, Y, R1, R2, L1, L2 buttons as well as the standard Select and Start buttons commonly found on console system controllers. To keep you from fiddling with balancing your smartphone on a table or your lap, Satechi intelligently designed a spring-loaded holder to keep the action in your hands.
Maximizing value for your dollar, Satechi also made the controller compatible with not only Android but iOS and Windows as well. Competitors usually have separate controllers for different operating systems. That might not be a good thing though because I can imagine someone with an iPhone asking to borrow your controller and not giving it back.
- Android/Mouse Mode is compatible with a wide range of free apps from the Google Play Store including Angry Birds, Grand Theft Auto 3, MC4, Wild blood, Dungeon Hunter, Zombie, FC simulator, GBA emulator arcade emulator, SFC simulator, N64 emulator, Shadowgun, Sonic CD, Cordy, soulcraft, Zenonia4, 9 Innings 2013, Riptide GP, and more.
If you’re interested in making a purchase head on over to Amazon.com or Satechi.net.
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Device Art Generator updated with latest Nexus phones
The Android Asset Studio online tool includes a Device Art Generator used for generating framed screenshots. That feature has been updated to provide frames for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P devices. The frames are designed to help developers quickly generate images showing how a screen will look on a device and can be used for marketing purposes.
Along with the new Nexus smartphones, developers have access to older devices as well, although it has been noted that the 2013 Nexus 7 tablet has been dropped from the lineup. Google still tells users of the Device Art Generator to not use the generated images in the Play Store.
If you want to give the tool a try, hit the source link. All you have to do is drag a png-formatted screenshot onto the frame you want to see and the framed image is generated on the fly and ready for download.
source: Device Art Generator
via: Android Police
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